According to the English calendar, Makar Sankranti is the first festival of the year. It is known by different names in different states of India. This festival is celebrated as Uttarayan in Gujarat, Khichdi in eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Pongal in South India.
If we talk about the date, this year according to the calendar, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 15 January. On this day, Sun God will move out of Sagittarius and enter Capricorn at 02:54 am. In such a situation, people already started preparing for Makar Sankranti.
Donation and Dakshina have great importance on the day of Makar Sankranti. On this day most people donate sesame seeds and jaggery. Along with this, eating Gajak made from jaggery is also important on this day. If you also have a custom of eating Gajak at home, then we are going to tell you an easy way to make Jaggery Gajak at home.
Ingredients for making Jaggery Gajak
Jaggery
Sesame seeds (white or black)
Ghee
Method
It is very easy to make jaggery gajak at home. In such a situation, first of all, fry the sesame seeds till they turn golden. While roasting it, keep in mind that the sesame seeds should not be burnt.
After this, heat the ghee in a pan. Now mix jaggery in hot oil and cook it lightly. When the jaggery starts melting and bubbling, add roasted sesame seeds to it.
Now mix this mixture gently so that the sesame seeds get coated well with the jaggery. Roll this mixture like a thin roti with the help of a rolling pin on a greased plate or plate.
Let it cool and then cut it into small pieces. Your gajak is ready. You can store it and keep it for many days.
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