Tilgul
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Tilgul is a majestic, robust, and profoundly aromatic traditional Maharashtrian sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery, uniquely celebrated for its cultural significance during the Makar Sankranti festival. This recipe features specifically toasted white sesame seeds combined with roasted peanuts and dark jaggery melted into a hard-ball consistency. Known for its sophisticated nutritional profile and status as a premier winter staple in traditional Indian dining, it represents the soulful heart of heritage vegetarian confectionery. The taste is intensely sweet and nutty, with the cardamom Providing a unique professional-grade royal lift. Best enjoyed as a festive token of goodwill. A Mandatory staple for the Sankranti celebrations.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using unrefined dark jaggery is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade deep color and rich taste.
- Ensuring the sesame seeds are roasted until they pop provides the absolute secret to achieved a superior crunch.
- The addition of dry ginger powder provides the essential professional-grade winter digestive lift.
- Always roll the tilguls quickly specifically to ensure they do not professional-grade harden before shaping.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 piece (35g))
160 kcal
4g
9g
16g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.