Sesame Ladoo. Til ke laddu or sesame ladoos are traditional Indian sweet balls made with sesame seeds, jaggery and cardamom powder. These sweet balls not only taste delicious with a nutty aroma but are also rich in iron & calcium. Sesame ladoos are known by different names - til ladoo, ellu urundai, ellu unde or nuvvula undalu.

Ladoo are one of the most made sweet snack at home for my kids' school box. I mostly make the different kinds of ladoos without using sugar and much ghee. I have been making these dates sesame laddu for sometime now since my kids love any kind of laddu. You can have Sesame Ladoo using 3 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Sesame Ladoo

It's 1/2 cup of sesame seeds.
You need 1/2 cup of jaggery.
You need 2 tbsp of pistachios.

This sesame laddu recipe is very easy to make and makes a great healthy snack for kids, and being Mom-made, they're better than any store bought laddus! Sesame seeds are among potential allergens, so I would recommend trying this sesame seeds laddu only for kids over one year, but please consult with your pediatrician just to be sure. Learn how to make Til Ke Ladoo at home with Chef Ruchi Bharani on Rajshri Food. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti make this Til Gud Ladoo by Chef Ruchi Bharani and share the love with your.

Sesame Ladoo instructions

Dry roast sesame seeds and pistachio in a heavy bottomed karahi till slightly brown. It will take 3-4 minutes. Let it cool..
Keep a small portion of roasted sesame seeds aside for coating the laddoos later..
Now coarsely grind the remaining sesame seeds in a mixer. Transfer it in a plate..
Break jaggery in small pieces and grind it in the mixer. It will turn into a lump..
Add the ground sesame seeds and blend again transfer it into a plate..
Now take small portion of dough and make a ball of dough. Likewise make all the balls. Roll it on sesame seeds so that seeds are coated on laddoos..
It is ready to serve..

Til Ke Ladoo is a variety in ladoo that is enjoyed by many. It is a favorite in Maharashtra and is served during Sankranthi festival which falls in the winter. Til is a healthy option in winter and warms your body by giving energy.  Did you know - Til or Sesame seeds are rich in proteins, calcium, magnesium, zinc and phosphorous. Winters are here and so are the winter special foods. Sesame seeds or til are an indispensable part of Indian winters since time immemorial.