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Til Chikki (Indian Sesame Seed Brittle)

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Til Chikki, or sesame brittle, is a traditional Indian sweet made from toasted sesame seeds and jaggery. This delicious treat is especially popular during festive occasions like Makar Sankranti and is packed with healthy fats and energy. Easy to prepare at home, Til Chikki makes for a satisfying snack that brings a taste of Indian tradition to your table.
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Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings16

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium-low heat until slightly golden (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods, if using, and grind them to a fine powder in a pestle and mortar. Sprinkle the ground cardamom and salt over the sesame seeds and stir to mix.
  3. Fill a small bowl with water, line your kitchen counter with a piece of baking paper the size of a medium baking tray and grease the paper, a knife and rolling pin with a little oil. Give the frying pan a wipe, then coarsely grate the jaggery and add it to the pan with 1 tablespoon of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring often with a spatula. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5-10 minutes more, stirring regularly to prevent the sides from burning. It will first bubble furiously and eventually turn darker. To test the consistency, drop a bit of the jaggery into the bowl of water. It should harden almost instantly into a texture that you can easily break with a snap (the ‘hard-crack’ stage). If it’s still soft or breaks into strings, cook it longer.
  4. Working quickly, turn off the heat, add the sesame seeds to the pan and fold them in until the jaggery coats them evenly. Transfer to the baking paper and use the rolling pin to flatten the mixture into a thin layer (around 5mm), keeping a rectangular shape by pressing the rolling pin and knife against the sides occasionally. While it’s still warm, use the greased knife to make incisions along the length and width of the brittle to pre-shape smaller pieces, then let them cool entirely (10-15 minutes) before breaking them apart and tucking in.

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Notes

Storage: You can store Til Chikki airtight for at least 1 month.