Dhanbad: The festival of Makar Sankranti is near, and on this special occasion the importance of sweets made from sesame and jaggery increases. This festival not only gives the message of Uttarayan of the Sun, but also adds love and sweetness to life with the sweetness of Tilkut and warmth of Jaggery.
Tilkut, which is especially popular on Makar Sankranti, requires hard work and skill of the artisans to make it. This year, five artisans have come from Gaya to prepare Tilkut in Dhanbad.
Process of making Tilkut
The Local 18 team spoke to artisans from Gaya to understand the process of making Tilkut. An artisan told that they reached Dhanbad on 13 January and started the work of making Tilkut from the same day. He says that this work will continue for about a month.
The artisans told that it takes about two hours to prepare 18 kg of Tilkut. The main ingredients used for this are sesame, jaggery and sugar.
Ingredients ratio: 800 grams of sesame is mixed in one kilogram of sugar.
Process:
First roast the sesame seeds for 25-30 minutes.
After this, jaggery syrup is prepared.
Tilkut is made by mixing sugar syrup and sesame seeds.
According to the artisans, the work of making Tilkut is done with precision and hard work, so that everyone likes its sweetness.
Experience and hard work of artisans
One of these artisans told that he has been doing this work for the last three years, while his colleagues have been in this profession for 14 years. The work of making Tilkut ends after Makar Sankranti. After this, these artisans get engaged in farming related work.
Sweetness of Tilkut in Dhanbad
Tilkut prepared by these five artisans in Dhanbad has made the festival of the people more special. The sweetness of Tilkut has not only enhanced the beauty of the market but has also added sweetness to the lives of people on this festival of Makar Sankranti.
Tags: Dhanbad news, Food Recipe, Happy Makar Sankranti, makar sankranti festival
FIRST PUBLISHED: December 23, 2024, 13:01 IST
