Heat the Til: Place about half a kilogram of til (sesame seeds) in a pan and heat it thoroughly. Do not roast it. Then, transfer the heated til to a plate to cool down (0:25-0:30).
1 cup white sesame seeds
Prepare Jaggery Syrup: In the same pan, add 200 grams of jaggery and two tablespoons of water. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, until the jaggery melts and doubles in volume (0:34-0:44).
1 cup jaggery
Check Jaggery Consistency: After 3-4 minutes, the jaggery will become frothy and dark brown. To check for the correct consistency, drop a small amount into water. It should form a hard, crunchy ball and not remain soft (0:47-1:24).
Add Baking Soda: Turn off the gas and remove the pan from the heat. Immediately add half a teaspoon of baking soda and mix quickly. The mixture will become bubbly and golden (1:29-1:51).
½ tsp Baking Soda
Combine Jaggery with Til: Pour the jaggery mixture directly onto the cooled til, ensuring it doesn't stick to the plate (1:56-2:05). Carefully scrape all the jaggery from the pan (2:10-2:12).
Coat the Rewadi: Lightly mix the warm jaggery with the til, ensuring the til coats the jaggery without overmixing (2:18-2:38).
Shape the Rewadi: Quickly form small, market-sized pieces (rewadi) while the jaggery is still warm. It's helpful to have assistance as the jaggery cools quickly (2:45-3:03).
Prevent Sticking: Once all the rewadi are made, gently toss them by hand to prevent them from sticking together as they cool (3:06-3:10).
Final Til Coating (Optional): For a market-style finish, place some til in a pan. Add the rewadi and mix on low heat for about a minute. The til will stick to the rewadi as it warms slightly. Be careful not to burn the til (3:13-3:34).
Storage: Store the prepared rewadi in an airtight container to keep them crunchy for about a month (3:47-3:54).
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Notes
Store the finished rewadi in an airtight container to keep them crunchy for up to a month