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Nagaur Special Gajak: The demand for Gajak increases rapidly in the winter of Nagaur. Gajak of Jai Ambe Gajak Bhandar is most popular due to its traditional taste and desi method. Here the taste of Gajak made from sesame seeds, jaggery and sugar is extremely delicious. Four types of Gajak made of sesame, two types of Gajak made of jaggery and Gajak made of sugar are especially famous. Gajak is considered beneficial not only for taste but also for health.
The demand for Nagaur’s Gajak increases rapidly in winter. The aroma and taste of Gajak attracts everyone in the markets. Gajak made in Nagaur is famous due to its unique taste and traditional method. Here people order Gajak from far and wide, especially the Gajak of Jai Ambe Gajak Bhandar is the most popular.
The specialty of Nagaur’s Gajak is that it is prepared completely using indigenous methods. The right proportion of sesame, jaggery and sugar is kept in the Gajak here, which makes its taste extremely delicious. Jai Ambe Gajak Bhandar sees a manifold increase in the sales of Gajak every winter.
Generally two types of Gajak are available in the market. Which includes sesame and peanut gajak. But the special thing about Nagaur is that here two types of gajak are made from jaggery and four types from sesame. Apart from this, a special type of Gajak is also prepared from sugar which is a perfect mixture of sweetness and crunchiness.
Here the four main types of sesame gajak are jaggery sesame gajak, roll gajak, palti gajak and kesar pista gajak. In all these, sesame seeds are prepared in different ways. In some gajaks, whole sesame seeds are added, whereas in some, finely ground sesame seeds are used. This makes the taste of every Gajak different and special.
Two major Gajaks made of jaggery are most famous in Nagaur. Gajak made of desi jaggery, which has a very traditional taste and the other one is mixed Gajak made of sugar jaggery and peanuts, both the Gajaks are considered a good source of energy in winters and are also beneficial for health.
The process of making Gajak is also very interesting. First of all, jaggery syrup is prepared and then roasted sesame seeds are mixed in it. The mixture is cooled and molded into the desired shape. Roll Gajak and Kesar Pista and saffron are used for decoration in Gajak which increases its aroma.
Nagaur’s Jai Ambe Gajak Bhandar is located near Tulsi Chowk, Banshiwala Temple. Gajak made here is available from Rs 160 to Rs 240 per kg. Gajak of this store is most liked in the district. Its taste, quality and crispness make it completely different from other places.
