Indian · Dessert
Sesame Jaggery Brittle
A classic Indian winter confection where toasted sesame seeds are bound in a deeply caramelised jaggery-style brown sugar syrup, cooked to hard-crack stage, then cooled into a thin, glass-like brittle. Cardamom lifts the toasty, caramel sesame flavour, and a trace of ghee gives the shatter a rounder finish.
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10 minsPrep
10 minsCook
35 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
224Calories
4gProtein
14.2gFat
22.7gCarbs
17gSugar
2.8gFiber
104mgSodium
8mgChol
3.4gSat Fat
134mgPotassium
236mgCalcium
3.7mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
0.1mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0gAlcohol
Goes well with
Indian Pale Ale (IPA)
local
Masala Chai
international
vegetarian
gluten-free
sweet-spot
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden; set aside.
2
Lightly grease a 10x10cm tray or marble slab with a little of the ghee.
3
In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine the brown sugar, water and remaining ghee over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
4
Continue cooking the syrup without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until it reaches hard-crack stage (149-154°C on a thermometer) and turns a deep amber colour, about 6-8 minutes.
5
Working quickly, stir in the toasted sesame seeds, ground cardamom and salt until evenly coated in the molten jaggery syrup.
6
Pour the mixture immediately onto the prepared tray and spread thin with the back of an oiled spoon before it sets.
7
Let the brittle cool and harden completely at room temperature, about 15 minutes, then crack or cut into 2 pieces.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 45g45g Sesame Seeds, toasted,
- 35g35g Brown Sugar,
- 6g6g Ghee, melted,
- 10g10g Water,
- 1g1g Cardamom, ground,
- 0.5g0.5g Salt,
