Gajak is a dry sweet. It is popular Indian dessert made on several festivals. Since this sweet was first prepared and made popular in jaipur , it has its name as "Jaipur Ki Gajak". It is usually prepared during festivals like Baisaki or Teej which is celebrated widely in Rajasthan.

1. Take a tray and grease it with ghee.
2. Roast sesame seeds over a low heat up until lightly brown.
3. Similarly, roast cashew nuts till they turn golden brown.
4. Take ghee left over. Add sugar and 2 tblsp water to it. Stir fry the mix on medium flame till the syrup becomes of thick consistency.
5. Take off the syrup from the flame. Add cashew nuts and sesame seeds and mix then well.
6. Pour this mixture on the buttered tray and level it evenly.
7. Cut it into desired shape and size. Keep it to cool. Make cuts as per the required size and shape and allow to cool.
8. When cold, separate the pieces and serve.

Making Time: 50 minutes.

Serves: makes around 20 pieces approximately

Shelflife: 1 week

Note: To get the Gajaks in desired shapes , use cutters which are available readymade in markets of different shapes and sizes.

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