Description
A crispy, nutty Indian sweet made with roasted sesame seeds and melted sugar, flavored with cardamom and a touch of ghee—perfect for winter festivals and nostalgic snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or white sesame seeds
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ghee or neutral oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Roast sesame seeds in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until lightly golden and aromatic. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- In the same pan, add sugar, ghee, salt, and cardamom. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly. The sugar will first crystallize, then melt into a smooth syrup in about 6–8 minutes.
- Once the sugar is fully melted, lower the heat and quickly mix in the roasted sesame seeds until evenly coated.
- Immediately pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined surface. Use a greased spatula or rolling pin to spread it into a thin, even layer while still hot.
- While warm, cut into squares or diamond shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces along the cut lines and serve or store.
Notes
- Use jaggery instead of sugar for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Add crushed peanuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Increase ghee slightly for a shinier finish and richer taste.
- Do not refrigerate—store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Work quickly while the mixture is hot to shape and cut before it hardens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
