Gajak - A winter sweet from Rajasthan - Sweet to keep your body warm
About Gajak
Gajak cooked in sugar syrup and set up in thin layers, is made with sesame seeds. The sweet is believed to have warming properties which makes it quiet appropriate for Indian winters.
Its a very common dry sweet from North India especially til (sesame seeds) gajak is a great winter dessert. It is especially made during the cold north Indian winter months since til (sesame) helps in keeping human body warm. It is also a popular sweet for Diwali (the festival of lights).
The best part is that it can be stored for months and will not get stale.
Ingredients Required to Prepare Gajak
* 1/4 cup cashewnuts (halved)
* 1/2 cup sesame seeds (til)
* 200 gms sugar
* 2 tblsp pure ghee
How to Make Jaipur ki Gajak
* Grease a tray with a little ghee.
* Roast sesame seeds over a low heat up until lightly brown.
* Roast cashew nuts also until lightly brown.
* Combine sugar, remaining ghee and 2 tblsp of water.
* Stir fry the mixture over medium heat up till it turns into a thick syrup.
* Take off from heat, stir in sesame seeds and cashew nuts.
* Mix well.
* Transfer the mixture onto a buttered tray and then level it.
* Make cuts as per the required size and shape and allow to cool.
* When cold, separate the pieces and serve.
