Til ka laddu (sesame seed ball)

Servings:
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Making round ball time: half minute(each).
Total time: 11 minutes.

“Til ka laddu (sesame seed ball)” is a traditional Indian sweet prepared mainly with sesame seeds and jaggery. It holds a special place during winter festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Lohri.

This sweet is both nutritious and energy-giving, combining the nutty crunch of roasted sesame seeds with the rich sweetness of jaggery. The mixture is set into small balls making it easy to eat and share.

From a health perspective, til is an excellent source of calcium, iron, and fiber, while jaggery is known for providing natural warmth and cleansing the blood. Together, they help keep the body warm and boost immunity during cold months.

Loved by both children and elders, til ka lai is not just a sweet but a symbol of warmth, togetherness, and tradition during the festive season.

India is a land of festivals, “Til ka laddu” and “Murmure ka laddu” is mandatory item to make every house in the auspicious occasion of maker Sankranthi, especially in the Mithila region in Bihar.

It is also prepared in the state of Punjab on the occasion of Lohari festival.

Ingredients:

White Til (sesame seed): 100 gm
Jaggery: 100 gm.
Dry ginger powder: ½ teaspoon
Water: 100 ml

Preparation:

Dry roast in small batches (30 gm) Til for 2-3 minutes till it starts to puff off. Keep aside.
Take a large heavy bottom pan, Place Jaggery and water in a pan, and dissolve the Jaggery over low heat. Once the Jaggery dissolves, increase the heat and bring it to boil and cook over full flame till two thread consistency is reached.
Add dry ginger powder and roasted til, and mix quickly into the mixture, Put off the flame and allow it cool for a while.

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