Gajak, sweet snacks, crunchy and delicious. Made by toasting sesame seeds, cooking sugar, butter, and water until reaching a thick consistency. Added with cashews and sesame, baked, then cooled and cut into portions. Ideal for enjoying on winter afternoons.
Gajak is a traditional Indian sweet that combines the crunchy texture of cashews with the toasted flavor of sesame seeds.
It is a delight enjoyed on special occasions, thanks to its meticulous preparation process and irresistible final result.
Perfect for sharing and sweetening family moments.
Gajak
Ingredients
200 grams of sesame seeds
250 grams of sugar
2 tablespoons of water
3 tablespoons of cashews
2 tablespoons of butter
Preparation
Step 1 : To begin, toast the sesame seeds.
Step 2 : Then, in a pot, mix the sugar with the butter and two tablespoons of water, cooking on low heat until reaching a thick consistency.
Step 3 : Once the mixture is ready, remove from heat and add the cashews along with the toasted sesame seeds.
Step 4 : Next, combine everything and transfer the mixture to a greased baking sheet.
Step 5 : Use a spatula to even out the mixture and then place it in a preheated oven at medium heat to cook.
Step 6 : After approximately 20 minutes, check if it's ready and, if so, remove from the oven.
Step 7 : Allow the preparation to cool, then cut into portions and serve.
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