By Rajlakshmi
January 10, 2026
Tilkut is a sweet and savoury dish that is available only in winter. It has a 150-year-old history and was first made in the princely state of Tekari in Ramna, Gaya. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, it is made of sesame seeds and contains zinc and calcium, which are good for bone health.
2 cups white sesame seeds 1 cup grated jaggery 3 tsp broken cashew 1 pinch of cardamom powder 3 tsp ghee 2 tsp water
Roast the sesame seeds until they start popping and grind them to a coarse powder.
Add jaggery and water to a pan and heat it until the jaggery melts.
Boil the jaggery syrup after filtering the impurities.
Then add the cashew, cardamom, and sesame seeds and mix thoroughly.
Switch off the flame and transfer the contents to a plate, and allow it to cool.
Then apply a little ghee to your hands and shape ladoos with the mixture.
Allow it to dry for 4-5hours and store in an airtight jar.