Recipes

Sesame, Gud ki Gajak or Chikki is eaten at the time of winter or more specifically at the time of Makar-Sankranti/Lohiri in North India.This dessert is very simple and rustic and you can eat it as snack at any time of the day.This is very healthy snack as sesame seeds keep the body warm at the time of winter and Jaggery is very good for digestion.Dry fruits can be added to enhance the crunchy texture of the dish.I have added Rose water to enhance the flavor and profile of the dish.

Indian cuisine has so many varieties of desserts according to the seasons or the festivities around.This recipe is very special during the time of winters as it serves two purposes. One is as name suggests :it is sweet and the second one is, Til/Sesme seeds provide warmth to the body during bitter cold of Northern part. This time of the year specially on the occasion of Makar-Sankranti, it is prepared and welcomed by each and every household.Main ingredients of this dish are Sesame seeds and Mawa.
Sesame seeds are dry roasted with full of love and affection and more importantly with lots of patience. Then Mawa and sugar are added to the seeds with some flavorsome spices. All ingredients are incorporated so well and the end product is scrumptiously delicious Barfi.