Alok Kumar/Gopalganj. There is a shop in Gopalganj city of Bihar which is very special in itself. This is special because there is no answer to the Khoya Tilkut here. Although, Khoya Tilkut is available in other places also, but this special Tilkut prepared in this shop is discussed in the entire district. Actually, the festival of Makar Sankranti is about to come. Tilkut has special significance in this festival. This shop named Prince Tilkut Bhandar operates near Maniya Chowk, the main market of Gopalganj city. This shop is known for making excellent sweets for the last 50 years. This shop was started by Ramshankar. Now his son Prince is running this shop. The taste that people enjoyed earlier is still intact.
Prince told that for the last 10 years, Khoya Tilkut has also started being made here. There are other shops selling Tilakut at Maniya Chowk, but none of them sell more than this. This shop has been serving pure items to the people since its inception. Prince told that many varieties of Tilkut are made and packed and sold here. But, the highest demand is for Khoya Tilkut.
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Khoya Tilakut is special
Prince told that when father had gone to visit Gaya, he understood the method of making Tilkut. After this he came to Gopalganj and started his business. As the demand started increasing in a very short time, it was expanded. Prince told that only pure khoya and other natural ingredients are used to make Khoya Tilkut. The process of preparing Khoya Tilkut is quite long and laborious. The khoya tilkut here is very tasty, soft and sweet to eat. The smell and taste of khoya in this is very pleasant. This is the reason why people like this Tilkut very much.
is rich in nutrients
Prince told that Khoya Tilkut is supplied not only in Gopalganj city but also in the entire district, other districts and the neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh. The four artisans who prepare it come from Gaya and prepare it for the last one month. Here you will get it in both retail and wholesale. Tilkut is available here ranging from Rs 250 to Rs 700 per kg. At the same time, Khoya Tilkut is priced at Rs 700 per kg and more than 50 kg is being sold daily. Tilkut is also beneficial for the body. Eating Tilkut provides energy to the body and protects from cold. Calcium, protein and other nutrients are also found in abundance in it. Therefore, consumption of Khoya Tilkut is also beneficial for health.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 14, 2024, 17:50 IST
