Til Ladoo

Method

• Roast 1 cup sesame
• TIP: To avoid the sesame seeds from burning, roast them on a low flame
• Once the sesame seeds turn golden brown, transfer it into a bowl
• Roast 1 cup grated coconut
• TIP: To get the right textures, roast the sesame seeds and grated coconut separately
• Transfer the roasted coconut into a bowl
• Now add coarsely ground peanuts
• Add finely chopped cashews and almonds
• Add raisins
• Add cardamom powder according to taste
• Mix everything well together
• TIP: The quantity of sesame seeds and jaggery should be the same
• To make the syrup:
• TIP: Use jaggery which is used to make chikki (brittle)
• TIP: Add the sesame - coconut mixture in accordance to the melted jaggery
• Melt 1 cup jaggery and 1 tsp ghee
• TIP: To know if the syrup has the appropriate texture, drop a string of the melted jaggery in water. If the syrup solidifies, it is ready.
• Now add the sesame-coconut mixture according to the melted jaggery
• Mix well
• TIP: Apply ghee on your hands to ensure they don't get burnt while making the ladoos
• Til ladoos are ready