Black Sesame and Oats Ladoos
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 12 ladoos
Description
Black sesame ladoo recipe is a popular sweet in many parts of India and is normally prepared in winter.
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Oats
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) groundnuts + almonds
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated jaggery
- 2 tbsp. Ghee
- 1 tsp. cardamom powder
Instructions
- Dry roast sesame seeds (till), oats, groundnuts and almonds in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes and take it out.
- Powder all the above in a blender when slightly warm.
- Add grated jaggery, cardamom powder add ghee in the powder and mix well. The mixture should be slightly warm when adding jaggery to it.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ladoos
- Calories: 120
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is jaggery and can I substitute regular sugar?
Jaggery is an unrefined cane sugar common in Indian cooking — it has a deep, caramel-like molasses flavour quite different from regular granulated sugar. I use ¼ cup grated jaggery; if unavailable, dark brown sugar is the closest substitute, though the flavour will be slightly milder.
Why must the mixture be slightly warm when adding the jaggery?
The powdered sesame-oat mixture should still be slightly warm when you mix in the grated jaggery. That warmth softens the jaggery enough for it to bind the mixture together with the 2 tbsp of ghee, allowing the ladoos to hold their ball shape.
