Maharashtrian Til Gud Ladoos: A Winter Special Sweet
By Suprita Mitter
January 14, 2025
Til Gud Ladoos are a traditional Indian sweet made with roasted sesame seeds (til) and jaggery (gud), often enjoyed during Makar Sankranti. These ladoos are rich in iron, calcium, and healthy fats, making them both a nutritious and delicious winter treat.
Ingredients
1 cup sesame seeds (til) 1/2 cup jaggery (gud) 1 tbsp ghee 1/4 tsp cardamom powder A pinch of dry ginger powder
Step 1
Heat a pan on medium flame and dry roast the sesame seeds until they are golden brown and aromatic. Stir continuously to prevent burning. Once roasted, set them aside to cool.
Step 2
In the same pan, add ghee and grated jaggery. Heat it on low flame until the jaggery melts completely. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
Step 3
Once melted, add cardamom powder and ginger powder, and mix well. Let the syrup simmer for a minute.
Step 4
Add the roasted sesame seeds to the melted jaggery syrup. Mix well until the sesame seeds are evenly coated with the syrup.
Step 5
Allow the mixture to cool slightly but not completely. When it's cool enough to handle, grease your palms with a little ghee and shape the mixture into small, round ladoos.
Step 6
Let the ladoos cool completely before serving. Store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
