Sesame Laddoo (Ellurandai)

Nutritious sesame laddoos to taste!

Sesame laddoos take me back to my childhood days when we used to get farm fresh sesame seeds and jaggery from my grandparents, grind it in a stone grinder and make these laddoos. I still remember the authentic taste of it. The sesame laddoo recipe is a very simple, instant recipe with just 2 ingredients. It will be a good snack in the winter season as it improves respiratory health, thus easing effects of cold, asthma and wheezing. My kids are getting acquainted to the sesame taste but my husband and me enjoy this snack thoroughly. Sesame seeds are especially good for adolescent girls and women when consumed before and after menstruation cycles. Lets take a look at this nutritious and natural healing recipe.....

Main ingredients

Preparation time: 15 min (includes forming the laddoos)
Serving size: 10 - 12 small laddoos
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• Sesame seeds - 1 cup
• Jaggery - 1/3 cup(add more if you like sweeter laddoos)
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp(optional)

Note: Use packed jaggery that does not have residue or fine stones.

Preparation

1. Roast the sesame seeds on low-medium heat until it starts popping and giving a nice aroma.
2. Allow it to cool for 2 minutes.

   

   Grind until the sesame seeds are coarsely ground

3. Add the sesame seeds and jaggery to a mixie/blender and grind it on first speed until the sesame seeds are coarsely ground.
4. Optionally add the cardamom powder to the mix and give it a pulse for few seconds.
5. Transfer the mix to a plate and start making(forming) the laddoos.
6. Fresh  and tasty sesame laddoos are ready in minutes for everyone to enjoy.

Health benefits of sesame laddoos

Sesame seeds have rich minerals like copper, manganese, magnesium and calcium. The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant enzymes in copper help improve bone health and also relieve arthritis pains. So the sesame laddoos would be a good snack for both kids and elderly people. Sesame seeds are extremely helpful for women and adolescent girls by providing relief from menstrual symptoms by lowering the estrogen hormone level in a natural way. Jaggery being rich in minerals and vitamins, helps in cleansing the respiratory system and intestines. Jaggery is also rich in iron which helps in easy transportation of oxygen in the body.

Enjoy the snack any time of the day!

I had been making this snack intermittently for the past few months but knowing its health benefits it is a good idea to make it a frequent snack . Try this simple instant snack and enrich the health of the family members.

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