Black Sesame and Oats Ladoos
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 12 ladoos 1x
Description
Black sesame ladoo recipe is a popular sweet in many parts of India and is normally prepared in winter.
Ingredients
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- 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. The recipe calls for 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 recipe specifically calls out that the powdered sesame-oat mixture should still be slightly warm when the grated jaggery is mixed in. 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.
