Til Gajak

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Total Time:
15-30 minutes
Serves:30 pieces
Nutrition facts:

240 calories, 9 grams fat

Cuisine: Indian Recipe
Technique: Deep-Fry Recipe
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup - sesame (til)
  • 3/4 cup - jaggery
  • 1/2 tsp - cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp - ghee
  • 1 tsp - oil

How to Make Til Gajak

  • Heat a heavy-bottom pan, add sesame seeds and 1/2 tbsp ghee.
  • Roast sesame over low flame, stirring continuously.
  • Boil jaggery in 1/2 cup water to form thick syrup.
  • Put a droplet in a plate of cold water.
  • If it forms a soft ball and does not spread, it is done.
  • Add roasted sesame to syrup, mix gently, take off fire.
  • Spread a film of oil on the surface to be used for rolling.
  • Pour sesame-jaggery mixture, and roll to 1.5 cm. thickness.
  • Allow mixture to cool, then mark into square sections.
  • Once cooled completely, cut the marked squares.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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