Til Ladoo (Sesame and Jaggery Balls)
Toasted sesame seeds bound with caramelly jaggery into nutty little balls, a winter sweet made without dairy.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.37 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Dry roast the sesame seeds in a wide pan over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until they smell nutty and begin to pop. Do not let them brown. Tip into a bowl.
5 min - 2
Toast the desiccated coconut for 1 minute and add to the sesame seeds with the cardamom.
- 3
Melt the jaggery with the water in a pan over a low heat. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until it bubbles and a drop in cold water forms a soft ball you can roll between your fingers.
5 min - 4
Pour the syrup over the sesame mixture and stir quickly with a wooden spoon until everything is coated.
- 5
Let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then oil your palms and roll tablespoons of the mixture into tight balls while still warm.
- 6
Cool on a plate until firm. Store in a tin for up to 2 weeks.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
