Tilache Ladoo

Tilache Ladoo

Ingredients

250 gms Sesame seeds

100 gms raw peanuts

50 gms Dried coconut flakes

250 gms "Chikki Cha Gul" ..a special kind of Jaggery

1 tsp cardamom powder

1 tbs ghee

Procedure:

Toast the sesame seeds on a low flame till they puff up a little.

Toast the peanuts. Once cool, remove the skin. Place peanuts in a grinder and give it a quick whirl to brake into smaller pieces.

Toast the dried coconut till golden brown. Once dry and crisp, crush into a coarse powder.

In a bowl mix together the sesame seeds, peanuts, coconut and cardamom powder. Keep aside. (Optional: Can also add other dried fruits )

For Jaggery Syrup:

Shave/grate the jaggery onto smaller pieces.

Place in a heavy bottomed saucepan on a low to medium heat. Add the ghee. Stir continuously till a syrup forms.

To check correct consistency: add a small drop of syrup to a bowl of cold water. It will quickly cool. Remove from water and form into a small ball. It should be firm. 

Remove the syrup from the stove. Add the sesame seed, peanut and coconut mixture to this. Stir to mix.

Transfer to a platter.

Scoop up a small amount at a time and roll into small ball.

Set aside to cool. They will firm up as they cool.