Indian sweets normally take lot of time and effort and even then one is not sure of the end result. In this recipe however you can be confident that nothing can possibly go wrong and it can be prepared in a short time.
Sesame is one of the oldest oilseeds known to man and is also considered one of the healthiest foods as it is rich in minerals, nutrients and vitamins necessary for wellness. What better way to consume them than in this form!
These laddoos can be enjoyed even during periods of fasting.
Ingredients:
1 cup til ( sesame)
1/2 cup peanuts
1 tsp cardamom powder ( elaichi)
1/2 cup gur ( jaggery)
1 or 2 tbsps cream
Method: Roast the til in a heavy bottom pan till it turns light golden. Remove from heat and let it cool. Using a mixer grind the til until it turns to powder. Keep aside. Now roast the peanuts on medium flame till its skin becomes loose. Remove from flame and loosen the skin and discard it. Coarsely grind the peanuts. Mix the til (sesame) powder and peanut powder. Add the grated gur ( jaggery) and green cardamom powder. Replace the prepared mixture in the heavy bottom pan and place over low flame for few minutes. Heating the mixture helps to release the inherent oil in sesame and peanuts and also softens the jaggery. Be careful the mixture doesnt burn or gets further roasted. The idea is to just warm up the mixture a bit so it becomes pliable and easy to mould. Transfer to a plate and add 2 tbsps cream. Mix well and form laddoos.
This quantity will make about 12 laddoos. Instead of gur (jaggery) you can use powdered sugar. If you dont have fresh cream you can use milk instead or ghee.
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