gajak
🇮🇳 A dish from India
Gajak, also known as Tilsakri, Tilpatti or Tilpapdi) is a confection originating in north-central India. It is a dry sweet made of sesame seeds (til), jaggery, and sometimes peanuts.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | sesame seeds, jaggery, peanuts (optional) |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | cooked sugar/jaggery set with seeds into dry brittle |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, nutty, toasty; crunchy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | a sweet confection enjoyed in cold weather |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does gajak come from?
gajak is a dish that originated in India.
What is gajak?
Gajak, also known as Tilsakri, Tilpatti or Tilpapdi) is a confection originating in north-central India. It is a dry sweet made of sesame seeds (til), jaggery, and sometimes peanuts.