Easy Til Ki Barfi {Sesame Seed Snack Bar}

Happy Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi, Khichdi everyone! Whatever the name be, it is one of the oldest harvest festivals which is celebrated throughout India. One thing common across the celebration of this festival is til (sesame seeds) and jaggery. Eating these ingredients signifies bonding and health. Both of these ingredients are heat producing and good to have in winter. For us, mom would ensure that the first thing we taste in the morning is Til. It was mostly til ki chikki, which we loved. But more recently I have started making this easy til ki barfi. This barfi has the goodness of til or sesame seeds and sweetness of the jaggery.

It is again one of my sweetened condensed milk recipes, which is quick and easy. Instead of khoya I used the milk powder and instead of reducing the milk, I simply use the condensed milk. These are the key elements for making this barf, besides til and jaggery! Easy right? But there is one more thing to it. The ghee or the butter. I made it using ghee this time to get the traditional Indian sweet taste, but for healthier snacking option I use almond butter. Personally I prefer the taste with almond butter, as it makes this barfi tastier and nuttier. It is more like an almond or peanut snack bar which I love. Maybe I will try it by adding some almond meal next time. What do you all think?

Steps for making the Easy Til Ki Barfi

1. Toast and grind the sesame seeds

Toast the sesame seeds over low-medium heat in a pan or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 F, around 12 minutes. Stop it once the seeds become fragrant and start leaving some oil. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Coarsely grind the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor.



2. Prepare jaggery syrup

Place the jaggery pieces along with 1/4 cup water in a non-stick heavy bottom pan over a stove on medium heat. I used the rough estimate of 3 2x4inch pieces, around 1/2 cup of powdered jaggery. You can also grate or slice the jaggery blocks to get a coarsely powdered jaggery. I usually take the lazy route of simply melting the blocks. But do it, if you need the exact measure. The mix will start simmering and the jaggery pieces will become soft. Using the back of a wooden spatula, crush the chunks to get smooth molten jaggery syrup. Keep stirring it to ensure that the mixture does not stick to the bottom, specially if you are not using a non-stick pan.



3. Combine all ingredients and cook

Add all the dry ingredients first – milk powder and sesame seed. Mix well after each addition to remove any lumps. Then add ghee/butter to toast the dry mixture. Mix again and then add the condensed milk. Mix until well incorporated, removing any lumps using the spatula.

Cook the mixture on medium heat for another 7-10 minutes to caramelize all the flavors together. The mixture will be very sticky and become one big lump.You will start seeing the butter ooze out. Try to remove as many lumps as you can.



4. Transfer for setting

Transfer the mixture to a lined or greased sheet or thali. Spread the mixture using a spatula and flatten the top. Let it cool down and set, another 45 minutes.



5. Slice for Serving

Once the mixture is firm, cut into equal portion slices using a knife. Decorate each piece with a slice of almond.


Now you are ready to serve Til ki Barfi as a dessert!

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Easy Til Ki Barfi {Sesame Seed Snack Bar}

With the goodness of sesame seeds and sweetness of jaggery, this easy til ki barfi is a sure treat for Sankranti. It also makes for a delicious snacking bar.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Yield: 25-30
Serving Size: 1-2
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup powdered jaggery
• 14oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
• 9.6 oz(272 g) pack of instant dry milk powder
• 1/4 cup almond butter/ghee
• 1/4 cup water
Instructions
1. Toast the sesame seeds over low-medium heat in a pan or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 F, around 12 minutes. Cool it slightly for 5 minutes and the grind it coarsely using a blender or food processor.
2. Place the jaggery along with 1/4 cup water in a non-stick heavy bottom pan over a stove on medium heat. Once the mix starts simmering, crush the jaggery chunks using the back of a wooden spatula to get smooth molten jaggery syrup. Keep stirring to ensure that the mixture does not stick to the bottom.
3. Add all the dry ingredients first – milk powder and sesame seed. Mix well after each addition to remove any lumps. Then add ghee/butter to toast the dry mixture. Mix again and then add the condensed milk. Mix until well incorporated, removing any lumps using the spatuala.
4. Cook the mixture on medium heat for another 7-10 minutes to caramelize all the flavors together. The mixture will be very sticky and become one big lump.
5. Transfer the mixture to a lined or greased sheet or thali. Spread the mixture using a spatula and flatten the top. Let it cool down and set, another 45 minutes.
6. Once the mixture is firm, cut into equal portion pieces using a knife. Decorate each piece with a slice of almond.
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