Name: Til Chikki (Makar Sankranti)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 18 pieces
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Sesame seeds (til); Jaggery (gud); Ghee (optional); Cardamom powder (optional); Roasted peanuts (optional)

Why these are the top Uttarayan recipes

During Uttarayan, families gather on terraces for kite flying and winter feasts. Two foods are searched again and again: the hearty undhiyu recipe (a Gujarati winter specialty) and the sweet til chikki makar sankranti (sesame brittle made with jaggery).

Winter comfort

Seasonal ingredients and warm, filling meals.

Sharing culture

Sweets symbolize sweetness and goodwill.

Easy planning

Make-ahead snacks for all-day kite flying.

Undhiyu Recipe (Traditional Gujarati)

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Serves

Ingredients (core)

Mixed winter vegetables (surti papdi, brinjal, potato, sweet potato, etc.)
Coconut (grated), coriander, green garlic (optional)
Peanuts + sesame
Spices: turmeric, chili, coriander powder, garam masala
Oil, salt, lemon

Steps

Prep vegetables: wash/cut vegetables; keep brinjals in water.
Make masala: mix coconut, coriander, peanuts, sesame and spices.
Stuff & layer: stuff brinjals/papdi and layer everything with masala.
Slow cook: cover and cook on low heat; stir gently.
Finish: adjust salt, add lemon, garnish and serve hot.

Tip

Slowly cooking and lightly stirring preserves the texture of vegetables while maintaining a harmonious blend of flavors.

Til Chikki (Makar Sankranti)

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Makes

~18 pieces

Ingredients

Sesame seeds (til)
Jaggery (gud)
Ghee (optional)
Cardamom (optional)
Roasted peanuts (optional)

Steps

Roast til: dry roast sesame on low heat until aromatic.
Melt gud: Dissolve jaggery over low heat; check consistency in water.
Mix fast: add sesame (and peanuts/cardamom) and stir quickly.
Spread & cut: transfer to greased surface; cut while warm.
Cool: cool fully, then store airtight for crispness.

Tip

Work quickly after mixing jaggery and sesame—chikki sets fast.

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