Rajasthani Tilkut 250g — Traditional Sesame Jaggery Sweet

Sahu Gajak Bhandar Rajasthani Tilkut 250g | Tilkut Gajak | Hulled Sesame Jaggery Tilkut Mithai | Trial & Gift Size | Makar Sankranti Special

Enjoy Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut 250g — a traditional tilkut gajak sweet also known as Kutema Gajak, Tilkutri, Til Katri, and Tilkut Mithai — made with hulled quality sesame seeds (til), jaggery (gur), cow ghee, and clove. Hand-pounded into a dense, crumbly jaggery tilkut block — a firmer, more intense sesame flavour than standard gajak biscuit, with a distinctive texture that can only come from hand-pounding hulled sesame seeds in the traditional Rajasthani way. A thoughtful gift for parents and elders who remember tilkut from their childhood, and the perfect size to try authentic Rajasthani Tilkut for the first time. Prepared in small batches using traditional Rajasthani technique and process. Packed hygienically to maintain freshness.

• Hand-Pounded Tilkut Gajak Texture: Dense, crumbly hulled sesame jaggery tilkut block made by hand-pounding — a deeper, more intense sesame flavour than flaky gajak biscuit. Every batch pounded by hand, not machine-pressed.
• Premium Hulled Sesame Seeds & Quality Ingredients: Made with hulled quality sesame seeds (til), natural jaggery (gur), sugar, cow ghee, and clove — selected for consistent flavour and texture in every batch. No liquid glucose.
• No Preservative Tilkut: No artificial colour, no artificial flavour, no liquid glucose — made with pure traditional Rajasthani tilkut gajak ingredients.
• Trial & Gift Size — Perfect for Parents: 250g — our smallest tilkut pack. Ideal for first-time buyers, gifting to parents and elders, return gift boxes, and Makar Sankranti and Lohri sweet hampers.
• Shelf Life & Storage: Best before 6 months from packing. Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from moisture.
• Handcrafted in Small Batches: Prepared using traditional Rajasthani technique and process, following a fifth-generation family recipe since 1875.

About Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut Gajak 250g

Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut — also known as Tilkut Gajak, Tilkut Sweet, Tilkut Mithai, Kutema Gajak, Til Kutema, Tilkutri, or Til Katri — is a traditional hand-pounded sesame jaggery tilkut handcrafted at our family facility in Menpura, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. Made by the Sahu family since 1875, this authentic Indian tilkut uses hulled quality sesame seeds combined with natural jaggery (gur) and cow ghee — pounded by hand until the natural sesame oils release and bind the mixture into a dense jaggery tilkut block. Sahu Gajak Bhandar uses hulled sesame seeds — outer shell removed — for a cleaner, more refined sesame flavour in every piece. No preservatives, no liquid glucose, no artificial colour. The 250g pack is our smallest tilkut size — the ideal entry point for first-time buyers, a compact gift for parents and elders, and a genuine Rajasthani tilkut gajak for festival hampers. Also available at our Jaipur retail store in Mansarovar and on Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart, Blinkit, BigBasket, and Swiggy Instamart.

What is Tilkut? How is it Different from Gajak?

Tilkut is one of the oldest sesame sweets in Rajasthan — the name comes from "til" (sesame) and "kut" (to pound). Also called Kutema Gajak, Til Kutema, Tilkutri, Til Katri, Til Gajak Barfi, or Til ki Barfi in different parts of India. Gajak Biscuit is made by hand-hammering sesame and jaggery into thin, flat, crispy, flaky sheets — light and delicate. Tilkut Gajak is made by hand-pounding hulled sesame seeds and jaggery into a dense, crumbly block — firmer, denser, and with a deeper sesame flavour concentration. Same ingredients; an entirely different preparation and result.

Rajasthani Tilkut vs Gaya Tilkut — What is the Difference?

Tilkut is made in two famous regional styles across India. Gaya Tilkut — from Gaya, Bihar — is typically made, shaped into thin flat discs, and does not use cow ghee. It has a cleaner, whiter appearance and a lighter, crispier texture. Rajasthani Tilkut — made by Sahu Gajak Bhandar in Menpura, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan — is made with natural jaggery (gur) and cow ghee, shaped into denser blocks using a secret traditional technique passed down through five generations. The cow ghee enriches the sesame-jaggery mixture and contributes to the characteristic crumbly, melt-on-the-tongue texture that Gaya-style tilkut does not have. Rajasthani Tilkut is darker, earthier, more caramel in sweetness, and more complex in flavour — a deeper, more robust sesame jaggery sweet that carries 150 years of family craft in every piece.

How Authentic Rajasthani Tilkut is Made

Making real Rajasthani Tilkut is a slow, traditional process. It cannot be rushed or fully replicated by machines because the taste, aroma, and crumbly texture depend on skill, timing, and hand-pounding.

Step 1 — Slow Roasting Hulled Sesame Seeds
Premium hulled quality sesame seeds are dry-roasted slowly in a heavy pan over medium heat — stirred continuously until they turn light golden and release a rich nutty aroma. Hulled sesame seeds have the outer shell removed — giving a cleaner, milder, more refined sesame flavour compared to unhulled seeds. This step needs experience because over-roasting can make sesame bitter, while under-roasting keeps the flavour flat. After roasting, the sesame seeds are cooled completely before mixing.

Step 2 — Preparing Jaggery Syrup with Cow Ghee
Natural jaggery, sugar, and cow ghee are cooked together on medium heat until the mixture reaches the perfect brittle stage. The cow ghee is added at this stage — enriching the syrup and laying the foundation for the crumbly, melt-on-the-tongue texture that defines Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut. Traditionally, the syrup is tested by dropping a small amount into cold water — if it hardens immediately, it is ready. If cooked less, the Tilkut becomes soft. If overcooked, it turns too hard or grainy.

Step 3 — Hand-Pounding the Mixture (The Step That Defines Tilkut)
Roasted hulled sesame seeds are mixed into the hot jaggery-ghee syrup and quickly transferred to a heavy mortar, known as okhli. The warm mixture is then pounded by hand using a pestle. This is the most important step in authentic Tilkut making. Hand-pounding releases the natural oils from the hulled sesame seeds and blends them evenly with jaggery and cow ghee — creating Tilkut's dense, rich, and crumbly texture. This traditional texture cannot be achieved the same way by machine pressing.

Step 4 — Shaping, Cooling and Packing
While the mixture is still warm and pliable, it is shaped by hand into blocks or discs. It is then allowed to cool and set naturally. Once ready, each piece becomes firm, crumbly, aromatic, and full of traditional sesame-jaggery flavour. Packed in sealed airtight packs to maintain freshness, crunch, and taste.

Authentic Rajasthani Tilkut is made by slow-roasting hulled sesame seeds, cooking natural jaggery syrup with cow ghee, hand-pounding the warm mixture in an okhli, and packing it fresh in airtight packs for a rich, crumbly traditional taste.

Taste and Texture

Each piece of Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut has a firm, slightly crumbly bite — denser than flaky gajak biscuit, with a deeper sesame jaggery flavour that comes from slow-roasting hulled sesame seeds and hand-pounding. The jaggery provides rich natural sweetness; the hulled sesame releases its natural oils to give a warm, rounded nuttiness; the cow ghee adds a subtle richness; and the clove adds a warm, spiced depth that is unique to Rajasthani Tilkut. A tilkut mithai that tastes genuinely traditional — the kind that older generations recognise immediately as the real thing, distinct from machine-pressed imitations.

The 250g Pack — Who Is It For?

The 250g Rajasthani Tilkut Gajak is for first-time buyers who want to try authentic tilkut before committing to a larger size, for anyone gifting to parents and elders who grew up with this traditional sweet, and for festival hamper builders who want something genuinely different from standard gajak. It is compact, easy to carry, and a thoughtful personal gift for Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Diwali, and everyday family visits. Available all year round — buy tilkut online anytime at sahugajak.com. Also available in 500g and 700g packs.

Storage and Shelf Life

Packed in a sealed airtight pack to retain freshness. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep in an airtight container after opening. Net quantity: 250g. Best before 6 months from date of packing.

Ingredients

Hulled sesame seeds (til), natural jaggery (gur), sugar, cow ghee, clove. No preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours.

Allergen Information

Contains sesame and dairy (cow ghee). Made in a facility that also handles peanuts and tree nuts.

Packaging

Sealed airtight pack. Net quantity: 250g.

Manufacturer

Manufactured & marketed by Sahu Gajak Bhandar (Est. 1875), Village Menpura, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322027. FSSAI Lic. No. 12219038000139.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Tilkut?
A: Tilkut — also known as Tilkut Gajak, Tilkut Sweet, Tilkut Mithai, Kutema Gajak, Til Kutema, Tilkutri, Til Katri, Til ki Barfi, or Sesame Barfi — is a traditional Rajasthani sweet made by hand-pounding slow-roasted sesame seeds with jaggery and cow ghee into a dense, crumbly block. The word tilkut comes from "til" (sesame) and "kut" (to pound). One of the oldest and most labour-intensive sesame sweets in India.

Q: What is the difference between Rajasthani Tilkut and Gaya Tilkut?
A: Gaya Tilkut from Bihar is shaped into thin flat discs and does not use cow ghee — lighter, whiter, and crispier in texture. Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut is made with natural jaggery (gur), hulled sesame seeds, and cow ghee, shaped into denser blocks using a secret traditional technique passed down through five generations. The cow ghee and hulled sesame create a crumbly, melt-on-the-tongue texture and deeper flavour that Gaya-style tilkut does not have.

Q: What is the difference between Tilkut and Gajak?
A: Gajak Biscuit is hand-hammered into thin, flat, crispy, flaky sheets. Tilkut Gajak is hand-pounded into a dense, crumbly block — firmer bite and deeper sesame flavour. Both are traditional Rajasthani sesame jaggery sweets; the difference is entirely in preparation method and texture.

Q: What is Kutema Gajak / Til Kutema?
A: Kutema Gajak and Til Kutema are regional names for Tilkut — the same hand-pounded sesame jaggery sweet known by different names across Rajasthan and North India. Other names include Tilkutri, Til Katri, Til Gajak Barfi, and Til ki Barfi.

Q: Why choose the 250g Tilkut?
A: The 250g is our smallest tilkut size — ideal for first-time buyers, gifting to parents and elders, return gift boxes, and festival sweet hampers. For regular home use, consider the 500g; for bulk buying, the 700g.

Q: Is Tilkut a good gift for parents and elders?
A: Yes. Rajasthani Tilkut Gajak is one of the most recognised traditional sweets for the older generation — a tilkut mithai that carries genuine nostalgia and warmth. The 250g pack is compact and easy to carry, making it a thoughtful gift for Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Diwali, and everyday family visits.

Q: What is the difference between Jaggery Tilkut and Sugar Tilkut?
A: Jaggery Tilkut (Til Gur Tilkut / Til Gud Tilkut) uses natural jaggery as the primary sweetener — deeper, earthier, more caramel flavour and darker colour. Sugar Tilkut uses refined sugar — lighter, cleaner, whiter. Sahu Tilkut 250g is a traditional jaggery tilkut made with cow ghee and hulled sesame seeds.

Q: What ingredients are used in Sahu Tilkut 250g?
A: Made with hulled quality sesame seeds (til), natural jaggery (gur), sugar, cow ghee, and clove. Sahu Gajak Bhandar uses hulled sesame seeds — outer shell removed — for a cleaner, more refined sesame flavour. No preservatives, no artificial colour, no artificial flavour, no liquid glucose.

Q: Why does Sahu Gajak Bhandar use hulled sesame seeds?
A: Hulled sesame seeds have the outer shell removed — giving a cleaner, milder, more refined sesame flavour and a smoother texture compared to unhulled sesame seeds. Sahu Gajak Bhandar selects hulled quality sesame seeds specifically for Tilkut to ensure a consistent, refined flavour in every batch.

Q: Does Sahu Tilkut contain preservatives?
A: No. It contains no added preservatives, no artificial colour, no artificial flavour, and no liquid glucose. A no preservative tilkut made with pure traditional Rajasthani ingredients.

Q: Is Tilkut a vegetarian product?
A: Yes. Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut is a vegetarian product made with hulled sesame seeds, jaggery, cow ghee, and clove.

Q: What is the shelf life of Tilkut 250g?
A: The shelf life is 6 months from the date of packing when stored in a cool and dry place.

Q: How should I store Tilkut?
A: Store in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.

Q: Is Tilkut a Makar Sankranti special sweet?
A: Yes. Tilkut Gajak is one of the most traditional Makar Sankranti and Lohri sweets — a winter special tilkut mithai shared during the festival season. Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut is available all year round — buy tilkut online anytime.

Q: Where can I buy Rajasthani Tilkut online?
A: You can buy Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut online at sahugajak.com. All sizes available for delivery across India. Also available at our Jaipur retail store in Mansarovar and on Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart, Blinkit, BigBasket, and Swiggy Instamart.

Q: Is it ready to eat?
A: Yes. Sahu Rajasthani Tilkut is a ready-to-eat traditional sweet. Open the pack and enjoy directly — no preparation needed.

Q: What makes Sahu Gajak Bhandar Tilkut special?
A: Made using a traditional Rajasthani hand-pounding process in small batches, with hulled quality sesame seeds, natural jaggery, cow ghee, hygienic packaging, and no added preservatives — by a fifth-generation Rajasthani family sweet maker since 1875. Available in-store at Jaipur Mansarovar and online at sahugajak.com all year round.