Description
Ellu Unde are delightful black sesame and jaggery laddoos, perfect for the cold season. These sweet treats are quick to make and packed with nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Jaggery (preferably dark brown), crushed
- Few drops of ghee (optional)
Instructions
- Dry roast the black sesame seeds on medium heat until they appear plump and begin to crackle. Be careful not to let them smoke or burn, as this will make them bitter.
- Transfer the roasted sesame seeds and crushed jaggery into a mixer or food processor.
- Pulse the mixture until it starts to come together. The heat from the sesame seeds will help melt the jaggery slightly, binding the mixture.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a few drops of ghee to help bind it.
- Once the mixture is well combined, take small portions and roll them into balls using your palms.
- Store the laddoos in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use jaggery and black sesame seeds in equal proportions to scale the recipe up or down.
- If the sesame seeds are old, they may not crackle.
- Jaggery is available in most Indian grocery stores.
- Flax seeds can be added for extra nutrition without altering the taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: South Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 laddoo
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0