Gajak

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

This Sankranti, we bring to you the mouth-watering recipe of Gajak, a famous North Indian specialty dish. This confection is widely appreciated for its great taste and rich aroma. To make this dish richer, you can add dry fruits to it. Healthy-to-eat and super luscious, make Gajak your go-to option and bring in some warmth to your body this winter season.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	25-30 Minutes	15-20 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup sesame seeds
3/4 cup soft and sticky jaggery
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp oil to grease pan
1/4 tsp powdered cardamom

Method

Step 1

Take a pastry tray or a simple steel plate, grease it with oil and keep it aside.

Step 2

In a heavy bottom pan, roast sesame seeds until they become light brown and keep aside.

Step 3

In a separate pan, take jaggery and heat it on a low flame.

Step 4

After the jaggery melts, add ghee, cardamom powder, and stir it gently, so that all the ingredients mix together properly.

Step 5

Now, slowly add the roasted sesame seeds and mix gently.

Step 6

Pour the mixture onto the greased tray and allow it to cool. Spread it evenly.

Step 7

With a knife, make indentations for square or other shapes, as desired.

Step 8

Cool it completely before you can break it into pieces.

Nutritional Information

Calories	173 K cal
Proteins	36 g
Fat	46 g
Carbohydrates	23 g
Cholesterol	5 mg
Sodium	125 mg
Potassium	216 mg

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