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Til Ladoo / Til Gud Ke Laddu / Sesame Energy Balls

Til Ladoo is delightfully nutty, naturally sweetened with jaggery, and protein-packed! This recipe makes the Til Gud Ke Laddu in a food processor or blender without making the jaggery syrup.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Course Snack, Sweet
Diet Vegetarian
Servings 22 Ladoo

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (140g) sesame seeds ( white or brown)
  • ½ cup (80g) raw unsalted peanuts
  • ½ cup (50g) dry unsweetened coconut (desiccated or shredded)
  • ¼ cup cashews (optional)
  • ½ cup (100g) grated jaggery (or add to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoon ghee

Instructions
 

  • Roast the sesame seeds on low-medium heat, stirring continuously. Roast the seeds for about 4-5 minutes until aromatic and slightly change the color. Transfer the roasted sesame seeds onto a plate or bowl and allow them to cool completely.
  • Roast the peanuts for 4-5 minutes in the same pan, stirring continuously. Roast the peanuts until they are crunchy and have brown spots on them. Then transfer the peanuts into a bowl or plate. Let them cool down a bit, and then remove the skin by rubbing them between your palms. Allow the husked peanuts to cool completely.
  • Then again, in the same pan, dry roast the desiccated coconut on low heat for 1-2 minutes or until coconut turns light golden. Be careful while roasting coconut, as it turns brown very quickly. Finally, transfer the roasted coconut to the plate or a bowl and allow it to cool completely.
  • Roast the cashews on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes, transfer them to a plate, and let them cool completely.
  • Add cooled sesame seeds, peanuts, and cashews into the food processor. Pulse them a few times or until the mixture becomes a coarse powder. Do not overprocess to avoid the oil separation from the seeds and nuts.
  • Then add jaggery, coconut, ground cardamom, and ground nutmeg. Process for a few seconds or until everything is well combined.
  • Finally, add ghee and pulse 3-4 times or until everything is well combined. Transfer the mixture into a big bowl.
  • After taking the mixture into a bowl, mix it again using your hand. Then take 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture, start pressing in your palm, and roll it into a round ladoo. Continue with the remaining mixture and make Ladoo. I could make 22 Ladoo.

Storing Suggestions

  • Store the Til Ladoo in an airtight container for 8-10 days at room temperature. However, do not place them in a warm place.
  • For more extended storage, refrigerate the Ladoo in an airtight container.

Substitutions

  • Instead of white sesame seeds, you can use brown or black sesame seeds.
  • Adding cashews is optional, but you can also add almonds instead of cashews.
  • I have used soft jaggery, but you can also use powdered jaggery. If using a jaggery block, chop or grate it before the measurement.
  • To make vegan Til Ladoo, use coconut oil instead of ghee. Or add peanut or almond butter for a more nutty flavor.

Notes

  1. Roasting and Cooling: Dry roast each ingredient separately on low-medium heat and stir them continuously. Allow all the ingredients to cool down completely before adding them to a food processor.
  2. Peanuts: If you have peanuts without skin, you can use them and roast them until they have brown spots.
  3. Shaping the Ladoo: If you can not roll and shape the mixture into a round ball, add a tablespoon of ghee, mix, and roll into Ladoo.
  4. Food Processor: I used a food processor to make the Til Ladoo mixture, but you can also use a high-powered blender or mixer.
  5. Scaling: You can easily double the recipe to make more Ladoo. If you scale up the recipe, make the Ladoo mixture in two batches.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 103kcalCarbohydrates : 7gProtein : 3gFat : 8gSaturated Fat : 3gPolyunsaturated Fat : 2gMonounsaturated Fat : 3gCholesterol : 2mgSodium : 3mgPotassium : 80mgFiber : 2gSugar : 4gVitamin A : 1IUVitamin C : 1mgCalcium : 69mgIron : 1mg
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