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.