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Winter Special Sweet: Traditional Tilkut made in Ghugra Valley of Ajmer has become the first choice of people in winter. This sweet, prepared in a wooden bowl with sesame seeds and jaggery, is a wonderful combination of taste, nutrition and natural warmth. Dry fruits added to it further increase its nutritional value.
AjmerAs soon as the winter season starts, people’s demand for natural, nutritious and body warming foods increases rapidly, One of these very popular and traditional sweets is Tilkut, which is prepared from a mixture of sesame seeds and jaggery, These days, huge demand for this special sweet is being seen in Ghughra valley of Ajmer district, This Tilkut, prepared in a traditional wooden Ghani machine, is considered excellent in both taste and health,
The artisans making Tilkut located in the Ghughra valley seem to be constantly busy these days. Tilakut trader Munna Singh says that this sweet is not made throughout the year but only in winter, because sesame and jaggery provide natural warmth to the body during cold weather. The traditional way of making Tilkut makes it even more special.
- Grinding method: Sesame seeds are ground in a wooden mortar for about an hour, due to which the original taste and nutrition of sesame seeds remains intact.
- Mixture of Jaggery: As soon as oil starts coming out from the sesame seeds during grinding, jaggery is added to it. This mixture gives the sweet perfect sweetness and a soft, grainy texture.
Dry fruits increase taste and nutrition
After the sesame and jaggery mixture is prepared, additional ingredients are added to enhance the nutritional value and taste of the sweet:
- Additional Ingredients: Dry fruits like cashews, almonds and pistachios are also added to it.
- Shaping: After this the mixture is molded into different shapes by hands.
The taste of Tilkut made in this traditional way is so special that people from far and wide reach Ghugra Valley, buy it and take it home, due to which the popularity of this local traditional sweet has spread far and wide.
Why is Tilkut most beneficial in winter?
Tilkut is considered a winter superfood dessert, which has many health benefits:
- Sesame Seeds: The calcium, magnesium and healthy fats present in them help in keeping the body warm.
- Jaggery: It is rich in iron and minerals, which removes anemia.
- Benefits: Tilkut made from the combination of both helps in increasing the immunity of the body, improving digestion and providing energy for a long time.
