Tilkut from Gaya

The famous Sugar/Jaggery (Gur) Tilkut is a sweet savoury made in the Indian states of Bihar, Gaya. It is made of pounded ’tila’ or sesame seeds and jaggery which is best for diabetic patients.

Tilkut is a sweet made in the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Tilkut is specially made and eaten during the “Makar Sankranti” festival. This is also known as “Tilkatri”.