Description

Sesame seed gajak, also known as til gajak or sesame brittle, is a traditional, dry Indian sweet especially popular during winter months and festivals like Makar Sankranti and Lohri. 

Description
Ingredients: It is primarily made from dry-roasted sesame seeds (til) and jaggery (unrefined cane sugar, or gur), often with a hint of ghee (clarified butter) and sometimes flavored with cardamom powder or nuts.
Texture: The jaggery is cooked into a thick syrup (or to a “hardball stage” consistency) and then mixed with the sesame seeds and left to cool and harden, resulting in a brittle, crunchy, and crispy texture.
Appearance: It typically comes in flattened, thin layers, which are cut into squares, rectangles, or diamond shapes before they fully set.
Flavor: The sweet has a rich, nutty flavor from the sesame seeds, complemented by the deep, caramel-like sweetness of the jaggery.
Cultural Significance: It is a nutritious and energy-packed snack, valued in winter for its “warming effect” on the body, providing essential iron and calcium.