Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White sesame seeds | 240 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Jaggery | 150 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 12 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 35 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the white sesame seeds separately until aromatic, then set aside.
- Grease a flat tray lightly with part of the ghee.
- Melt the jaggery with the water over low heat and cook until a drop firms when placed in cool water.
- Remove from the heat, quickly fold in the toasted ingredients and remaining ghee, and spread the mixture on the tray.
- Mark into 12 small pieces while warm, then cool completely before separating the bars.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian chikki and jaggery-bar tradition)
Til-Gud Bar is a crisp jaggery-bound sweet; one small piece is sufficient. Vata: choose a freshly made piece and avoid a very hard texture. Pitta: use the smallest piece and do not add warming spice. Kapha: reserve for occasional use despite the light crisp texture.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Til-Gud Bar
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (36g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 470 kcal | 171 kcal |
| Protein | 9.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 46.5 g | 16.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 10.9 g |
| Calcium | 563.3 mg | 205.1 mg |
| Iron | 11.77 mg | 4.28 mg |
| Magnesium | 216.9 mg | 79.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 352.4 mg | 128.3 mg |
| Potassium | 618 mg | 225 mg |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.39 mg | 1.60 mg |
| Copper | 2.24 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Manganese | 1.35 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Selenium | 18.9 µg | 6.9 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 23.1 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.09 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.43 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.48 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.43 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 53.3 µg | 19.4 µg |
| Choline | 14.7 mg | 5.3 mg |
