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Til Ladoo Recipe

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About

Traditionally, cooks prepare Til Ladoo during festivals and fasts. Many households call it Ellu Unde or Sesame Peanut Ladoo. This sweet works as a simple energy booster snack. Because sesame and peanuts are rich in good fats and minerals, they feel nourishing. Families serve it during celebrations and vrat days for sustained energy. The recipe stays easy and quick for home kitchens. Minimal ingredients keep prep focused and reliable. Jaggery brings minerals and gentle sweetness. Natural sugars make it a clean-tasting dessert. People enjoy it after meals without feeling guilty about the high-calorie foods. Start by dry roasting sesame until nutty and aromatic. Grind roasted peanuts to a slightly coarse powder. Melt jaggery with a splash of water and cook to a soft ball stage. Stir in sesame and peanut powder to form a warm mixture. Mix quickly so the mass binds before it cools. The combination of jaggery, sesame, and peanut creates a classical dessert with natural sweetness. You can make it with only sesame if needed. Adding peanuts helps bind and shape into firm ladoos. Peanut powder also adds extra flavour and moistness to each bite. Roll small portions into balls and let them set before storage. Fun Fact:
Many families say that sharing sesame sweets during Makar Sankranti brings warmth and goodwill throughout the season.

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cup sesame / til
  • ½ cup peanut
  • 1 cup jaggery (powdered)
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee

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Instructions

  1. Firstly, in a pan, dry roast 1½ cups of sesame on a low flame.
  2. Dry roast till it turns aromatic and golden brown.
  3. Transfer to the large plate to cool completely,
  4. Also, dry roast ½ cup of peanuts till they turn crunchy.
  5. Peel the skin and transfer to the large plate to cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, transfer to the mixer jar.
  7. Also, add 1 cup of jaggery and grind to a coarse powder. Make sure the mixture is moist.
  8. Transfer the mixture to the large plate, add ½ tsp cardamom powder and 2 tbsp ghee. Ghee helps the ladoo bind.
  9. Mix well and shape the ladoo.
  10. Finally, enjoy Sesame Ladoo Recipe for a week.

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Step-by-step

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Firstly, in a pan, dry roast 1½ cups of sesame on a low flame.
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Dry roast till it turns aromatic and golden brown.
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Transfer to the large plate to cool completely.
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Also, dry roast ½ cup of peanuts till they turn crunchy.
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Peel the skin and transfer to the large plate to cool completely.
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Once cooled, transfer to the mixer jar.
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Also, add 1 cup of jaggery and grind to a coarse powder. Make sure the mixture is moist.
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Transfer the mixture to the large plate, add ½ tsp cardamom powder and 2 tbsp ghee. Ghee helps the ladoo bind.
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Mix well and shape the ladoo.
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Finally, enjoy Sesame Ladoo Recipe for a week.Til Ladoo Recipe

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Tips

The tips guide Til Ladoo, also called Ellu Unde or Sesame Peanut Ladoo. The tips help you make a quick, nutrient-rich sweet with jaggery, sesame, and peanuts.
  1. Roasting: Dry roast sesame on medium until they pop and smell nutty. Stir constantly for even heat.
  2. Peanut Grounding: Grind roasted peanuts to a warm coarse powder. Keep a few bits for texture.
  3. Jaggery Syrup: Cook jaggery with a little water to a soft ball stage. Strain once to remove grit.
  4. Shaping: Mix sesame and peanut powder into hot syrup, working quickly. Grease palms and shape while warm.
  5. Storage: Cool ladoos completely before storing. Use an airtight jar with a parchment layer.

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Notes

  • Firstly, make sure to roast on a low flame to get a nutty flavour.
  • Also, you can add dry coconut to enhance the flavour of the ladoo.
  • Additionally, using powdered jaggery helps to combine easily.
  • Finally, the Sesame Ladoo Recipe tastes great when ghee is added.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/til-ladoo-recipe-til-ka-ladoo-ellu-unde/