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Make some vegan Wonton soup with homemade wrappers and wontons for the Chinese New Year! Try it!
by ArchanaPotdar · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments
Gajak is a brittle made traditionally with peanuts, sesame seeds and jaggery. A delicious chikki is enjoyed as you bask in the winter sun or around the Lohri bonfire. Peanuts and sesame seeds are oilseeds that keep you warm.
At the arrival of spring, we celebrate with a festival called Makar Sankranti, Lohri. Also called Pongal, Sankramana is the auspicious harvest festival. Naturally, there are a lot of festivities across the country.
Now a festival involves feasting and many traditional delicacies are prepared. Gajak or Til Patti.
Did I say we make many mouthwatering dishes?
Here are some of my favourites Sajji Rotti, Til/Sesame Seeds Chikki, Til/Sesame Seeds Laddo, Gul Poli. One recent addition to this list is the Tahini Halva recipe.
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Makar Sankranti, Sesame seeds and gajak are synonyms in my books. So you will find me making some delicious recipes with til and peanuts and jaggery.
Just on a lark, I used sugar in place of the jaggery once. Now I am hooked enough to make some every year. Reliving my childhood I guess!
This recipe I first posted on 01/012018 over a period I improved the recipe. So updating the recipe with my newer method this one will give consistent results.
Make this MSK Gajak recipe as it is
These are the ingredients I used for the exact measures please check the recipe card.
Ingredients:
Called chikki too gajak is made in plenty of variations:
The equipment I used I am listing below
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Srivalli Jetti says
I was also planning on making this and sadly had to skip, looks so inviting Arch, very nice one!
Usha says
We don’t add cashew and this looks so good.
Sandhiya says
So far, i have prepared this with jaggery only. Using sugar and adding cashewnut sounds unique. Will give a try on this
ArchanaPotdar says
Let me know when you do Sandhiya.:D
Sapana Behl says
I love til gajak and your looks so delicious. Love the addition of cashews.
Priya Suresh says
Dangerously addictive sesame seeds brittle, if i make this brittles i cant keep myself away from them. Just love it.
Harini Rupanagudi says
Addition of kaju is new in this brittle. I am sure kaju enhances the taste.
Jayashree says
I’ve never attempted to make these though I’ve had them before. Yours have come out very well.
Priya says
Feels like having this bowl and start chewing.. I love gajak
Priya says
I love gajak. Anytime I can start eating them
Vaishali says
wow..looks awesome..the addition of cashews is giving it a pretty look..bookmarking this one.
Suja Ram says
We have a South Indian version prepared with Jaggery and Black sesame seeds. This Gajak is fantastic Arch. Will try soon
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I love the gajak and was looking forward to making some. Still have not had a chance to make them. Looks wonderful Archana!
ArchanaPotdar says
Wish you were close by I could have shared it with you Sandhya.
Priya Srinivasan says
wow arch, that looks incredible, till and cashews, oh yumm! i have roasted till kept ready to make til and mawa laddo, now this gajak looks so inviting, i m confused!!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Buy more til and make all Priya!!:D
Priya Vj says
I love gajak and eat a lot when friends send it over for sankranti. Your recipe seems to be easy to make. I always shy away from sugar syrups that cross 2 string consistency as it gets very tricky if we miss the threads . Hopefully will try for this Sankranti.
ArchanaPotdar says
You are right Priya sugar syrups can be tricky. But unless you try… Try a small batch first.
Seema Sriram says
Gajak sounds lovely. I only knew of a version that is made with jaggery. I like the snow like colour here better.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Seema.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Gajak is a good snack to binge. I usually make it with jaggery. Must try your method sometime.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jayashree.
Priya vj says
I love gajaks,revdi and chikkis . Thanks for such an easy recipe for making til wale gajak at home . I will try it sometime soon .
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Priya.
Mayuri Patel says
Its been ages since I’ve made til chikki with sugar. Must make it even though Makar Sankranti is over. Hubby loves it.
ArchanaPotdar says
Mayuri, we celebrate till Rathsaptmai. So go ahead.
Kalyani says
Crunchy, nutritious gajar perfect for those 4pm hunger pangs. Has come out beautifully Archana
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
ramsewak says
Love the way you tell about the gajak. It’s one of the best sweets in winter.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you.