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'''Tilkut''' is a sweet made in the Indian states of [[Bihar]] and [[Jharkhand]]. This is also known as "Tilkatri". It is made of pounded 'tila' or [[sesame seeds]](Sesamum indicum) and jaggery or sugar. The best Tilkut is said to be from [[Gaya, India|Gaya]] and is native to [[Magadha]] region only. References to this dry sweet is found in the Buddhist literature as ''palala''. |
'''Tilkut''' is a sweet made in the Indian states of [[Bihar]] and [[Jharkhand]]. Tilkut especially made "Makar sankranti" festival. This is also known as "Tilkatri". It is made of pounded 'tila' or [[sesame seeds]](Sesamum indicum) and jaggery or sugar. The best Tilkut is said to be from [[Gaya, India|Gaya]] and is native to [[Magadha]] region only. References to this dry sweet is found in the Buddhist literature as ''palala''. |
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Normally, three types of tilkuts are available — the refined Sugar tilkut is White in colour, the Sakkar tilkut is made of unrefined sugar and is light Brown in colour and the Gur tilkut is made of jaggery and is dark Brown in colour. Each of these varieties have their own flavour. The circular shaped savoury is called tilkut and the smaller nut-sized ones are called tillouri. |
Normally, three types of tilkuts are available — the refined Sugar tilkut is White in colour, the Sakkar tilkut is made of unrefined sugar and is light Brown in colour and the Gur tilkut is made of jaggery and is dark Brown in colour. Each of these varieties have their own flavour. The circular shaped savoury is called tilkut and the smaller nut-sized ones are called tillouri. |
Revision as of 04:31, 12 January 2019
Alternative names | Tilkatri, palala |
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Course | Dessert |
Place of origin | India |
Region or state | North India |
Created by | Bihar |
Main ingredients | Tila, jaggery or sugar |
Variations | Almonds |
Tilkut is a sweet made in the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. Tilkut especially made "Makar sankranti" festival. This is also known as "Tilkatri". It is made of pounded 'tila' or sesame seeds(Sesamum indicum) and jaggery or sugar. The best Tilkut is said to be from Gaya and is native to Magadha region only. References to this dry sweet is found in the Buddhist literature as palala.
Normally, three types of tilkuts are available — the refined Sugar tilkut is White in colour, the Sakkar tilkut is made of unrefined sugar and is light Brown in colour and the Gur tilkut is made of jaggery and is dark Brown in colour. Each of these varieties have their own flavour. The circular shaped savoury is called tilkut and the smaller nut-sized ones are called tillouri.
Winter is the period when sugar cane is harvested. It is also the period when large quantities of tilkut are made in many towns and even villages. However, as the demand persists throughout the year, smaller quantities are made round the year.
Tilkut is generally associated with Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival and eaten during this time.
Regions
Tilkut is Seasonal Dessert used in the Indian States of Bihar and Jharkhand,
During the time of December and January tilkut is sold widely in these regions and it is loved dessert for all ages.
See also