Til Laddu or Sesame Seeds laddu is made from sesame seeds (til) and jaggery. It is a traditional Indian sweet that holds seasonal and cultural significance, and also nutritional value in India. It is made mainly in winter specifically during Sankranti festival.
– Til or Sesame Seeds and jaggery have warming properties to keep the body temperatures under control during chill winters. They helps in improving immunity, digestive aid and also provides essential energy. _ They are rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium, which support bone health, prevent anemia, and maintain heart function.
– 2 Cups Til/Sesame Seeds – 2 Cups Jaggery
Ingredients
– Heat pan and roast white sesame seeds/til till the aroma comes out and they started crackling. – Keep it aside to cool down. – Heat thick bottomed vessel add jaggery. – Sprinkle 2 tbsp of water.
Step 1
– Stir well till the jaggery melts. – Cook till it attains soft-ball consistency. – To check the consistency of the syrup, drop little syrup into a cup of water. – If the syrup doesn't move and forms into a small ball, syrup reached perfect consistency.
Step 2
– Once the jaggery syrup reaches required consistency add roasted sesame seeds. – Mix it well and switch off the flame. Remove it from the heat. – Allow it to cool enough to handle. – Wet your hand, take small portion of the mixture. Make laddus of desired size. – Serve til laddu/sesame seeds laddu early in the morning or afternoon or anytime of the day.
Step 3
While making jaggery syrup keep stirring continously Dry roast sesame seeds in low flame. Do not burn them.
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