Dessert

તલ ચીક્કી

Til Chikki · CHIK-kee

Vegetarian · Vegan · Jain-friendly

An Uttarayan fixture — sesame and jaggery count as warming foods in winter, and chikki keeps for weeks of kite season snacking.

Sesame brittle made with jaggery, especially eaten around Makar Sankranti/Uttarayan for seasonal warmth and symbolism.

Festivals & occasions

When families traditionally serve or prepare Til Chikki.