Til ke Ladoo/Sesame seeds Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet prepared during winter months, specially at Makar Sakranti festival or Lohri. This quick recipe of Til gud ladoos needs sesame seeds, jaggery, cardamom powder and ghee and few easy steps to get delicious, melt in mouth , nutritious ladoos.
Sesame seeds and jaggery are packed with many nutrients and health benefits.. Sesame seeds are a great source of calcium and magnesium, promoting strong and healthy bones. Jaggery is also rich in iron, magnesium and it supports red blood cell production. It is a healthy alternative to refined sugar laden sweets.
Ingredients required :
Sesame seeds : I have used white sesame seeds, but you can use any sesame seeds you have in hand, hulled or unhulled. Lightly roasting the seeds is essential as it removes any moisture and enhances the flavor.
Jaggery: Choose good quality jaggery that is soft and dark.
Cardamom powder: It enhances the flavor of the ladoos.
Ghee : It helps in binding the ladoos and give them a richer flavor.
Soft Til Gud Ladoos
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sesame seeds/Til
- ¾ cup Chopped jaggery ( lightly packed)
- ½ tbsp Ghee
- ½ tsp Cardamom powder
Instructions
- Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium low heat. Dry roast the sesame seeds on low flame stirring continuously until they are light brown and crispy. It will take 4-5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate and allow to cool.
- Chop the jaggery and keep aside.
- Next, add the cooled sesame seeds to a grinder jar and grind it coarsely in pulse mode only. Pulse for just 2-3 times .
- Add the chopped jaggery ,ghee and cardamom powder to the grinder jar with sesame seeds. Pulse again for 2-3 times only. Keep shaking the jar in between.
- Take the mix out in a big bowl. Grease your palm, take a small portion of the mix and and shape in smooth, round balls .
- If the mixture is dry and can not be rolled in ladoos ,add 1/2 tbsp of ghee in it .
- Allow to cool completely, Store in an air tight container.
- Enjoy!
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