Anshu's Food Odyssey

Gajak or Chikki is a recipe famous in different parts of India and is best enjoyed during winters as it has all the ingredients like gud (jaggery) and til (sesame seeds) which provide the much needed warmth to the body. Traditionally this healthy and wholesome recipe is cooked on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sakranti, which is also celebrated as Lohri in Northern parts of India such as Haryana and Punjab. Best part is, the crunchy brittle can be stored for months and can be enjoyed as and when need be. So, lets start with the ingredients and the recipe. Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle INGREDIENTS While til/sesame seeds - 3/4 cup Crumbled gud/jaggery - 3/4 cup Chopped cashews and pistachios(optional) - 2 tbsp Water - 1 to 2 tsp Ghee - 2 tsp Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle METHOD Start by dry roasting til along with chopped

Being hard core Punjabis, sarson ka saag is a quintessential for us every winters. The rustic dish is made using sarson or the mustard greens, some spinach and goosefoot greens/bathua. Loads of ghee and ample amounts of garlic goes in with just a handful of spices which makes it absolutely mouthwatering. For authentic punjabi feel, pair it with makki ki roti or poori, some fresh white butter and gud (jaggery) and you are bound to have an awesome treat. Yearning for the recipe? Scroll below! Punjabi Sarson ka Saag | Indian Mustard Greens Curry Ingredients Sarson (Mustard Greens) - 500 grams Palak (Spinach) - 200 grams Bathua (Goose Foot Greens) - 100 grams Finely chopped garlic - 8 to 10 cloves Green chilies - 2 to 3 Finely chopped onion (medium size) - 2 Finely chopped ginger - 2 inch Finely chopped tomatoes (medium size) - 2 Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Salt - as per taste Red chili powder - 2 tsp Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Ghee - 3 tbsp For Tempering Ghee/B