Tal chikki

Tal chikki is a traditional Indian sweet made from sesame seeds (called “tal” or “til”) and jaggery. It is especially popular during festivals like Makar Sankranti and Lohri, as sesame is considered auspicious during winter.

Ingredients:

•Sesame seeds (til)

•Jaggery (gur)

•Ghee (optional, for greasing)

Preparation:

1.Roasting the Sesame Seeds: Lightly dry-roast the sesame seeds in a pan until they turn slightly golden and aromatic. Set aside.

2.Preparing the Jaggery Syrup: Melt jaggery in a pan with a few tablespoons of water. Cook until it reaches a soft ball consistency (you can test this by dropping a little syrup into water; it should form a soft ball).

3.Mixing: Quickly add the roasted sesame seeds to the jaggery syrup. Mix well to coat th…