Sesame Seeds Laddu is a traditional homemade sweet made with roasted sesame seeds, jaggery, mixed nuts, and aromatic cardamom. These laddus are wholesome, naturally sweetened, and perfect for festive occasions or as a nourishing snack. The combination of toasted sesame and jaggery creates a rich, nutty flavor with a soft yet slightly chewy texture.
- Serves: 12 laddus People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 200 grams Sesame seeds
- 140 grams Jaggery, grated
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter
- 60 grams Mixed nuts (pistachios, peanuts, almonds, walnuts)
- 3 pods Black cardamom
- 3 pods Green cardamom
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
210 kcal -
Fat
14 g -
Carbohydrates
18 g -
Protein
5 g -
Fiber
3 g -
Sugar
11 g -
Sodium
15 mg
Procedure
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Grate the jaggery
Grate the jaggery using a fine grater so it melts quickly and evenly when heated. Breaking it down into smaller pieces prevents it from taking too long to soften in the pan. Set the grated jaggery aside until ready to use.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Roast the sesame seeds
Heat a heavy pan on low heat and add the sesame seeds. Roast gently while stirring continuously until they begin to crackle and slightly change color. Add the seeds from the black and green cardamom pods while roasting to release their aroma. Once crackling starts, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate to cool.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Roast the nuts
In the same pan, roast the mixed nuts on low heat for a couple of minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant. Stir continuously to prevent burning and to help release their natural oils. Remove from heat and allow them to cool completely before crushing.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Grind and combine
Coarsely grind the roasted sesame seeds and toasted nuts separately, ensuring they are crushed but not powdered. Combine both in a large mixing bowl and stir well to distribute evenly. The texture should remain slightly coarse for the perfect laddu consistency.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Melt and mix
Add the melted butter to the sesame and nut mixture. Gently warm the grated jaggery in a pan just until it begins to melt, then pour it into the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly while still warm so the jaggery binds the mixture evenly.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Shape the laddus
While the mixture is still warm, take small portions in your hands and press firmly to shape into round balls. Roll them to your desired size, ensuring they hold together well. Allow the laddus to cool completely before serving so they set properly.
