Til Ladoo

Til ladoo is a classic Indian sweet made from roasted sesame seeds and jaggery. The sesame seeds are dry roasted until golden brown and then ground into a fine powder. The jaggery is dissolved in water and then simmered until it thickens. The sesame seed powder is then added to the jaggery syrup and the mixture is cooked over low heat until it thickens and starts to come together. The mixture is then removed from heat and stirred in the ghee, cardamom powder, and black pepper powder. The mixture is shaped into ladoos (balls) and served.

Til ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is believed that til ladoos were first made in the state of Rajasthan, where they are still a popular treat today. Til ladoos are typically made during the festival of Diwali, but they can be enjoyed all year round.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 16

Ingredients

• White sesame seeds
• Jaggery
• Water
• Ghee
• Green cardamom powder
• Black pepper powder

Instructions

1. Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan on medium heat until golden brown.
2. Grind the roasted sesame seeds into a fine powder.
3. Combine the jaggery and water in a pan, and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the jaggery has dissolved.
5. Add the sesame seed powder to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
6. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to come together.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the ghee, cardamom powder, and black pepper powder.
8. Shape the mixture into ladoos (balls) and serve.

Why It Works

• Roasting the sesame seeds brings out their nutty flavor and makes them more fragrant.
• Grinding the sesame seeds into a fine powder helps to create a smooth and creamy texture.
• Simmering the jaggery syrup until it thickens helps to develop the flavor and gives the ladoos their chewy texture.
• Adding the ghee, cardamom powder, and black pepper powder to the mixture adds flavor and complexity.