Sesame Bar, also known as Til Chikki, is a classic Indian sweet made with just sesame seeds and jaggery. This traditional vegan candy is crunchy, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrition.
It's especially popular during winter and festivals like Makar Sankranti, but honestly, it's good any time you want a quick homemade treat.
If you love simple Indian sweets made without refined sugar, this sesame chikki recipe is a must-try. If you enjoy this dessert, check my peanut laddu and Rava ladoo.
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Why I love Til Chikki
- Naturally vegan & gluten-free
- Rich in calcium, iron, and healthy fats
- No preservatives, no corn syrup, no fuss
- Perfect as a snack, dessert, or edible gift
Ingredients
- White sesame seeds - Lightly roasted for a nutty aroma
- Jaggery - Use good-quality jaggery for the best flavor
- Oil - Just a little, for greasing
- Milk - Use any plant-based milk.
- Cardamom (optional) - Adds gentle warmth and aroma
See the recipe card for a list of ingredients and quantities, plus recipe instructions. You can find the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to make
Watch the full recipe in the video below! Here's a quick overview:
- Roast sesame seeds until fragrant.
- Melt jaggery until it reaches a sticky, pourable consistency.
- Mix sesame seeds with jaggery (and cardamom, if using).
- Spread the mixture thin and cut into bars while warm.
- Cool completely before enjoying.
Uma's tips
- Roast sesame seeds on low heat to avoid bitterness.
- Cut the chikki while warm; once cool, it will crack instead of slicing.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp.
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Til Chikki (Indian Sesame Candy Bar)
Process Shot
Check above for step-by-step pictures (most of my recipes include pictures)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup jaggery powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoon non dairy milk - almond milk
- 1 pinch cardamom powder - or ¼ tsp
Instructions
- Dry roast the sesame seeds on a medium size pan until they turn golden brown with a nice aroma. Place it aside.1 cup sesame seeds
- Melt a tablespoon of coconut oil in the same pan over medium heat.1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Add the jaggery followed up by milk and stir well to make sure there are no lumps.1 cup jaggery powder, 2 teaspoon non dairy milk
- Before it reaches a boiling point, add cardamom powder and sesame seeds and mix well.1 pinch cardamom powder
- Spread them on a greased pan and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Cut them into any desired shapes.
Video
Notes
- Be sure not to boil or overcook the jaggery. Jaggery can harden rapidly, making it too hard to munch.
- Cut the chikki while warm; once cool, it will crack instead of slicing.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp.
YOUR OWN NOTES
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Vishak says
Yummy I like it
Jenny says
Would date syrup work instead of jaggery?
Uma Raghupathi says
Never done like that. Try it and let me know how that turns up:) Good luck ?
Foodholic Faraah says
I love sesame in any form. And this one's the healthiest. ?
Uma Raghupathi says
Sesame is best with all the health benefits:) Thank you!
Soniya says
Oh we are a big chikki fan and always buy ready-made stuff… But this recipe is a keeper! Going to try this soon!
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Soniya. Always home made is best!
Aish Das-Padihari says
I wish I was your neighbor. These sesame bars look delicious.
Uma Raghupathi says
I will send you 🙂 Thank you Aish Das!
Dhwani @cookingcarnival says
Wow!! Chhikki looks yum. One of my favorites.
Uma Raghupathi says
Mine too 🙂 Thank you ?
afroz261 says
Wow!! no need to visit Lonavala anymore 🙂
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you 🙂
aanchalgupta3 says
Love bars,so easy to carry on trips and great for munching. Will have to try it out
Uma Raghupathi says
You are right:) Thank you ?
Ispolina Silveira says
Wow the recipe is just perfect and healthy?
Uma Raghupathi says
It's healthy snack:) Thank you ?
Soma Mukherjee says
These are my favourite, your recipe is so well explained will try them soon.
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Soma Mukherjee:)
Aruna says
I love this vegan version of the traditional chikki!
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Aruna!
Jaya Rajesh says
Sesame bars look yummy uma
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Jaya 🙂
Sandhya says
Uma, I love sesame bars too and what a healthy treat this is!
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Sandhya:)