Til Papdi / Til Chikki / Sesame Brittles

 January month is coldest of all. So warmth of Til or sesame and Gud or jaggary is welcome taste. This is a must sweet to celebrate Makar Sakrant in Maharashtra, India. Both are rich in calcium, fiber so are perfect to consume for winter. It’s the simplest three ingredient recipe. It’s been around in the family for a couple of generations so far.

Ingredients
1. Til/ white Sesame seeds - 1 cup
2. Gud/ Jaggary - 1 cup
3. Ghee/ clarified butter - 1 TBSP

Method
1. In a thick bottom pan dry roast white sesame seeds until they change color. It’s must not to roast more. Keep those aside in a open plate.
2. In the same pan, add ghee and jaggary. Keep the flame at medium. Keep stirring continuously. Jaggary will melt into bubbles.
3. At this point, test if jaggary is ready for sesame seeds. Add a drop of melted gud into a bowl of water. It should be hard as a rock on cooling.
4. If ready, fold in sesame seeds by continuing the stirring. Turn off the heat.
5. Transfer all mixture on a silicone surface and flatten it with rolling pin. I like it be 2-3 mm thick.
6. With sharp knife you can cut it in a square or diamond shape or in irregular shaped small pieces. I like it to be in a diamond shape.
7. Once cool, store in an airtight container.