As soon as the cold season begins, the demand for tilkut and lye suddenly increases in Palamu district. There is a lot of excitement in the markets in the month of December. Tilkut is seen being made at many places and its fragrance attracts people from far away. This traditional sweet becomes the first choice of people in winter. Its fragrance has started spreading throughout Palamu district.
Tilkut is mainly prepared from sesame and jaggery. There is no adulteration in it, due to which its taste and quality remains intact. Although the ingredients are less, the process of making it is quite long and laborious. Preparing it at the right temperature and at the right time is the special skill of the artisans.
There is hustle and bustle in the city market
These days, a huge crowd is being seen at Tilkut shops in the city market of Palamu district headquarters Medininagar. People are arriving here to buy Tilkut, Lai and Tilva. The consumption of these sweets increases manifold during the winter season. Tilkut is being sold daily. The most special of which is special Tilkut.
30 year old Anup Tilkut Bhandar
Anup Kumar, shopkeeper of Anup Tilkut Bhandar located in the city market, says that his shop is about 30 years old. He told that this year special enthusiasm is being seen among the people regarding Tilkut. About 50 to 70 kg of Tilkut is being sold daily. Along with this, there is good demand for Almond Patti, Tilva and Lai.
prices change over time
Anup Kumar told that when he started the shop 30 years ago, the price of special Tilkut was Rs 80 per kg. Today the same special Tilakut is being sold at Rs 360 per kg. At the same time, almond strips are being sold at the rate of Rs 200 per kg, Lai at Rs 260 per kg and Khoa Tilkut at Rs 450 per kg.
What is the specialty of Special Tilkut?
Regarding special Tilkut, Anup Kumar says that it is the most liked Tilkut. Its special thing is that it is very soft. Be it children or elderly, even people without teeth can eat it easily. It is prepared from jaggery and sugar, due to which its taste and sweetness is excellent. Special Tilakut can be consumed by children or old people also.
The demand has spread far and wide
Palamu’s Tilkut is no longer limited to just the local market. Its demand is also coming from nearby districts. In the winter season, this traditional sweet has become the choice of people for both taste and health. He said that making Tilakut starts here from the morning itself.
