Koderma. In winter, people like Tilakut and Laddus made from sesame seeds which are available everywhere in the markets. Mainly on the day of Makar Sankranti, Tilkut, Chura, Jaggery There is a tradition of eating. However, people start consuming Tilkut and sesame laddus as soon as they become available in the market during winter. From health point of view in winter, products made from sesame seeds are considered very beneficial for health. Sesame seeds contain many nutrients which provide warmth to the body in winter.
Artisans of Gaya are making Tilkut
Whenever the issue of Tilkut comes up in Jharkhand-Bihar. So there is definitely mention of Gaya in Bihar. There is a lot of demand for Tilkut made in Gaya. If you are also fond of the sweet fragrance and crispy Tilakut prepared in Gaya, then your hobby will now be fulfilled in Koderma only. Tilkut is being prepared by calling skilled artisans from Gaya through Amar Tilkut Bhandar located near the city’s Kala Mandir.
what is the price this time
Ajit Gupta told Local 18 that the effect of inflation is also visible on Tilkut. The rise in prices of sesame and jaggery and increase in wages of artisans have also affected the rate of Tilkut. This year, Tilkut made from sugar will cost Rs 260 per kg. Jaggery Tilkut made from khova is being sold at Rs 280 per kg, Phool Khasta Tilkut at Rs 300 per kg and khova made Tilkut is being sold at Rs 400 per kg.
Sesame and jaggery come from Gaya
Ajit Gupta told that this preparation has been made so that the people of Koderma also get the delicious taste of Gaya’s famous Tilkut. He told that sesame and jaggery used in Tilkut are also being procured from Gaya. So that the people here get the traditional taste of Gaya’s Tilkut. The Tilkut prepared here is supplied to the border districts of Giridih, Hazaribagh as well as many areas of Barhi and Koderma blocks.
This is how crispy tilkut is made
Ajit told that to prepare Tilkut, first of all sugar and water are boiled in a pan. After this its ghani is prepared. After the ghani is ready, the sugar solution is spread on a smooth stone. After it cools down, it is put on a strip and roasted in a hot pan with sesame seeds. After roasting, it is made into small balls and pounded with hands. After grinding the Tilkut, it is kept to dry so that it can become crispy.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 28, 2024, 08:51 IST