Description

Til Mawa Gajak is a traditional North Indian winter sweet confection known for its rich, nutty flavor and a texture that can range from soft and chewy to crumbly and delicate. It’s especially popular during festivals like Makar Sankranti and Lohri. 

Description
Primary Ingredients: It is predominantly made from white sesame seeds (til), mawa (solidified milk solids, also known as khoya), and a sweetener, usually jaggery (gur) or sugar.
Flavor and Texture: The combination of roasted sesame seeds and creamy mawa gives it a distinctive, deep nutty taste. Unlike typical brittle gajak or chikki, the addition of mawa results in a softer, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Appearance: It is typically prepared as a rolled sweet or cut into squares (barfi or patti). The exterior is often generously coated with whole sesame seeds, sometimes mixed with crushed dry fruits like almonds and pistachios for garnish and added crunch.
Cultural Context: This sweet is highly valued in winter for its nutritional properties; both sesame seeds and jaggery are considered “warm” foods in traditional Indian dietetics, believed to help the body stay warm and boost energy during the cold months.