Sesame Seed Laddu
Indulge in the nutty sweetness of Sesame Seed Laddu, a traditional Indian treat that's as wholesome as it is delicious. This quick and easy recipe combines lightly roasted white sesame seeds with melted jaggery, enhanced by the warm aroma of cardamom and a touch of ghee. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and yielding 10 laddus, this nutrient-packed dessert is perfect for festive occasions or as a healthy snack option. The coarse texture of crushed sesame seeds pairs beautifully with the soft, chewy jaggery syrup, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's rich in flavor and full of natural antioxidants. Whether you're celebrating a festival or satisfying a sweet tooth, these golden bites are a delightful balance of simplicity and tradition. Make a batch today and store them in an airtight container for a guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup jaggery
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the white sesame seeds. Roast them lightly for about 3-5 minutes until they turn light golden and start to splutter. Keep stirring continuously to prevent them from burning.
Once roasted, remove the sesame seeds from the heat and let them cool completely. Once cooled, transfer them to a grinder and pulse briefly to crush them coarsely. Do not grind them to a fine powder.
In the same pan, add jaggery and water. Heat over medium flame until the jaggery dissolves completely, stirring occasionally.
Once the jaggery is fully melted, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until the mixture reaches a soft ball consistency. To check, drop a small amount of the hot syrup into a bowl of water. If it forms a soft, flexible ball, it's ready.
Add the crushed sesame seeds to the hot jaggery syrup along with the cardamom powder. Mix quickly and thoroughly so that the sesame seeds are evenly coated with the syrup.
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for a minute until it is warm but manageable to handle.
Grease your palms with a little ghee, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small, round ladoos.
Let the laddu cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.1 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1844 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 33.2 mg | 184% | |
| Potassium | 1693 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
