This sesame laddu/ellu laddu is very easy to make, flavorful and packed with many nutrients. All you need is just 2 ingredients to make this simple laddu. I have added peanuts to give the laddu some texture. Sesame seeds have numerous health benefits. According to the website nutritionandyou- ‘sesame seeds are valuable sources of dietary protein with fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth, especially in children’. Sesame seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are very good sources of B-complex vitamins such as niacin, folic acid, thiamin (vitamin B1), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and riboflavin. They have antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer as well as many health promoting properties. Sesame seeds also helps in regulating menstrual cycles. I love the nutty flavor of sesame seeds and use it liberally in cooking. I love adding roasted and crushed sesame seeds to curries, stir fry, soups, porridge and salads. I have posted another method of making ellu urundai with white sesame seeds using jaggery syrup long time back. Today we will learn how to make ellu laddu/til laddu following this easy recipe.
Sesame Seed Laddu-Til Ladoo-Easy Ellu Urundai Recipe
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Yields:14 Sesame laddus
Recipe Category: Snacks-Indian Sweets
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Yields:14 Sesame laddus
Recipe Category: Snacks-Indian Sweets
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Sesame seeds/ellu (black or white)- 1 cup
Jaggery – 1/2 cup
Roasted Peanuts -1/2 cup (optional)
Preparation
Dry roast sesame seeds until it sizzles and you get a nice nutty flavor of roasted sesame seeds.
Powder jaggery. (you can get good quality powdered organic jaggery in health stores)
Roast peanuts and powder it coarsely. If using roasted peanuts, skip this step.
Method
Grind sesame seeds coarsely and add powdered jaggery to it. Dry grind both together until well combined. Transfer it to a plate, add coarsely ground peanuts and mix everything well.
Make balls and store it in an air tight container. You do not have to add ghee as the oil content in the sesame seeds helps to bind the laddus well.
Shelf life – It stays good for a week if handled properly.
If you found this post useful, I would really love it, if you pin it or share it with your Facebook fans or Twitter followers or Google+ circles today. All it takes is a simple click on the “pin it” “like,” “share,” “tweet,” or Google+ buttons below the post. It will keep me motivated. Thank you!
Hi,
I don't get powder jaggery here (Chicago, US). What another way I can make it? Can I use grated or sliced jaggery?
Thanks!
Yes you can use grated jaggery, powder it in a blender and use it.
Amazingly simple recipes to make Til Laddu which is so healthy to eat in winters of North India. Thank you so much Padhu you are so creative and innovative. God Bless You
madhu saran
Noida
Love it!! Thank padhu!!
jaggery when ground with sesame liquidifies what to do ?
It depends upon the quality of jaggery. I assume that you have ground it too much.
Mine become chewy .. Do I need to grind once sesame seeds cool down ?
Yes and you should not operate the mixie continuously. If you do so it will become a paste and stick to your mouth.