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How to Make Perfect Gur Tilkut: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Ayush Kumar
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Making Gur Tilkut at home is a delightful and rewarding process. The crunchy texture of sesame seeds combined with the rich sweetness of jaggery creates a snack that’s perfect for cold winter days. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect Gur Tilkut at home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sesame seeds (til)

  • 1/2 cup jaggery (gur), grated or chopped into small pieces

  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)

  • Ghee (clarified butter) or oil for greasing

Step 1: Roasting the Sesame Seeds

Start by roasting the sesame seeds. Place a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Roast them for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure they don’t burn. Once they turn golden brown and begin to release a nutty aroma, remove them from the heat and set them aside.

Step 2: Preparing the Jaggery Syrup

Next, melt the jaggery. In a separate pan, add the grated or chopped jaggery along with 2 tablespoons of water. Heat the pan over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the jaggery completely melts and forms a syrup-like consistency. You can check the consistency by dropping a small amount of syrup into cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it’s ready for the next step.

Step 3: Mixing the Sesame Seeds with Jaggery

Once the jaggery syrup is ready, add the roasted sesame seeds to the syrup. Quickly stir the mixture so that the sesame seeds are evenly coated with the jaggery syrup. If you like, you can add cardamom powder for extra flavor.

Step 4: Setting the Tilkut

Grease a flat surface or a tray with a little ghee or oil to prevent the mixture from sticking. Transfer the sesame-jaggery mixture onto the surface and press it down gently with a spatula or rolling pin to flatten it out into an even layer.

Step 5: Cutting and Serving

Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes, or until it hardens. Once it’s set, break the tilkut into bite-sized pieces or cut it into squares using a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy the sweet, crunchy delight of Gur Tilkut!

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