Til Ladoo
Til ladoo is a delicate and rich sweet made with mild, and nutty sesame seeds, and caramelized, sweet jaggery. Learn how to make delicious til ladoo with this easy recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR TIL LADDU
- 1 cup roasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (optional)
- ¾ cup jaggery, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon dry ginger powder
- 1-2 tablespoons ghee (optional)
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIL LADDU
- Roast the peanuts for 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Once the peanuts are slightly charred (brown spots), remove them to a plate, and allow them to cool down.
- Once cool, gently rub the peanuts between the palms to remove the peel. Sieve the peanuts through the sieve to remove the peel.
- Toast the sesame seeds for 30-60 seconds, until slightly warm to the touch. Remove onto a plate, and allow it to cool.
- In a food processor, add peanuts, and pulse to get the course texture of the peanut crumb.
- Add sesame seeds to the food processor, and pulse to get course texture.
- Now, add flaxseed meal (optional), ginger, a pinch of salt, and jaggery into the jar. Pulse to get a coarse sand-like texture.Note: Take a small portion of the laddu mixture in your hands and press it. It should hold shape and not crumble. If the mixture is too dry, add some ghee or jaggery to bind. For vegan, use coconut oil.
- Remove the til laddu mixture to a plate or bowl. Take a portion of the til laddu mixture (about 1-2 tablespoons) in your palms, and press to shape into a laddu (ball).
- Continue making laddu with the rest of the mixture. This recipe yields around 16-18 til laddu. The recipe can be easily doubled. Store the til laddu in an air-tight container.Note: If the climate is hot and humid, store the ladoo in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ingredients Substitutions:
- You can use white sesame seeds instead of brown sesame seeds. Dry roast the seeds until slightly brown.
- You can use roasted, unsalted peanuts instead of raw peanuts. Simply dry roast peanuts until warm to the touch.
- I prefer the medium-dark jaggery, in a bulb form, not the powdered kind.
- A flaxseed meal is optional. But, I highly recommend using it. It gives laddu a nice flavor and added nutrient value.
- I have not used any flavoring in the recipe. The flavors from the seeds and nuts are quite aromatic. Feel free to add some flavoring such as green cardamom powder, ground cinnamon, or ground nutmeg for some flavor.
- Dried figs, dates, or apricots can be used instead of jaggery. Depending upon the ingredient used the taste of the laddu will vary.
- You can use a mixer grinder instead of a food processor. Work in batches, pulse the nuts and seeds one by one so that you don't over-mix them.
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- Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Til Ladoo
Amount per Serving
Calories
144
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
100
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
91
mg
9
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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