Himachal Til Chikki Sesame Jaggery Brittle Lohri Winter Sweet

Method

1. 1

   Dry-roast sesame seeds in a wide pan on medium, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes until golden and starting to pop.

2. 2

   Transfer immediately to a plate. Cool.

3. 3

   Grease a flat surface (marble slab, steel tray or silicone mat) and the back of a flat spoon with ghee.

4. 4

   In a heavy pan combine grated jaggery and 2 tbsp water.

5. 5

   Heat on medium, stirring, until jaggery dissolves. Increase to medium-high. Cook without stirring until the syrup reaches hard crack stage — drop a small amount in cold water, it should instantly harden to a brittle thread.

6. 6

   Immediately add roasted sesame seeds. Stir fast and thoroughly.

7. 7

   Pour immediately onto the greased surface.

8. 8

   Using the greased back of a spoon press and spread quickly to 5 mm thickness.

9. 9

   Before it hardens completely cut into rectangular bars or diamond shapes using a greased knife.

10. 10

    Cool completely until brittle and crunchy.