Gajak (also ''gachak'') is a dessert or confection originating in north-central India. It is a dry sweet made of
sesame seeds (''til'') or peanuts and jaggery. The ''til'' is cooked in the raw sugar syrup and set in thin layers, which can be stored for months.
Preparation
Gajak (Hindi: "गजक") is prepared with sesame seeds and jaggery with a method of preparation which is time-consuming. It takes about 10–15 hours to prepare 5–8 kilograms of gajaks. The dough is hammered until all the sesame seeds break down and release their oils into the dough.
One kilogram of gazak requires about one-fourth of jaggery to sesame. Varieties can include dry fruits.
Varieties
Ingredients and shape can vary. By ingredient,
* Gud-til gajak
* Til-revadi gajak
* Khas gajak
* Til-Mawa gajak
See also
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Chikki
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List of sesame seed dishes
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References
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North Indian cuisine
Indian desserts
Confectionery
Sesame dishes