Why are til gud ladoos made in winter?

Sesame and jaggery are warming, so these ladoos are a traditional Makar Sankranti sweet eaten through the cold months; Anveshan jaggery powder keeps them naturally sweet without refined sugar.

How long do til gud ladoos take to make?

About 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, yielding enough for 4 servings of crunchy ladoos.

Why use jaggery powder instead of sugar?

Mineral-rich Anveshan jaggery powder is the traditional sweetener for til gud ladoo and gives a deep caramel flavour that refined sugar cannot match.

How do I stop the ladoos from being too hard?

Do not overcook the jaggery; melt it just until it forms a soft consistency, add a little Anveshan ghee, and roll the ladoos while the mixture is still warm.

Til Gud Ladoo

Name: Til Gud Ladoo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Jaggery Powder; 1.5 cups White sesame seeds (til); 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts, crushed; 0.5 tsp Cardamom powder; 1 tsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Water

Til gud ladoo are crunchy winter sesame sweets where roasted til is bound together with melted jaggery and rolled into bite-sized balls, traditionally made for Makar Sankranti. This version uses mineral-rich Anveshan jaggery powder in place of refined sugar and a touch of Anveshan ghee for a clean finish. With 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking, it makes a wholesome, naturally sweet treat for 4.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time30 min

Ingredients

White sesame seeds (til)
Roasted peanuts, crushed
Cardamom powder
Water

How to Make Til Gud Ladoo

1
Dry-roast the sesame seeds on low heat until they turn light golden and start to splutter; set aside to cool.
2
In the same pan, add 2 tbsp water and the Anveshan jaggery powder and melt it on low heat.
3
Cook the Anveshan jaggery until it reaches a soft-ball stage (a drop set in water forms a soft ball).

Tips for the Best Til Gud Ladoo

✓Roast the sesame seeds on low heat until they just start to pop for the nuttiest crunch.
✓Melt the Anveshan jaggery powder gently and test a drop in water; it should set soft, not brittle.

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