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Ellu unda/Sesame Seeds(Til) Ladoos


Ellu unda/Sesame Seeds Ladoos

Today's recipe is a simple guilt free sweet- the crunchy and tasty ellu unda/sesame seeds balls. As a kid I used to love this and I love it even now. You can make these in batches and store it and it can a healthy treat for kids. I have used a little coconut in my ellu unda/til ladoo but it is optional.The most important part of this recipe is making the jaggery syrup and its consistency. You can either melt jaggery and water and thicken the syrup or add powdered jaggery to little ghee and melt it.The former will give you soft ladoos and the latter harder crispy ones. You can also add peanuts for extra crunch.
 

Ellu unda/Sesame Seeds(Til) Ladoos Recipe

Ingredients
Sesame seeds- 1 1/2 cup
Powdered Jaggery- 1 1/2 cup
Grated coconut- 3/4 cup
Ghee- 2 Tbs
Cardamon powder-  1/2 tsp
Dry ginger powder/Chukku podi- 1/2 tsp

Dry roast sesame seeds till it starts popping up and there is a nice aroma. Allow this to cool down.
Dry roast coconut till it is golden brown and the water evaporates and becomes dry.

Heat ghee in a pan and add the powdered jaggery and mix in medium flame.Allow this to melt and it will start bubbling and add cardamon powder and dry ginger powder. It will have tendency to burn at this stage so keep in low flame.

Add the sesame seeds and the coconut and mix well till it gets a little thickened. Allow this to cool down a bit. Grease hands with ghee,take spoon full and roll into balls. At this stage it will be like a warm sticky glue style mixture and after you form the balls it will harden. Note that this mixture will harden quickly so you need to work on it fast when it is slightly warm itself. If you find it difficult to make balls spread on a greased plate and cut into desired shapes. Store in air tight containers.



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Maa Ladoo
Ari Unda/ Rice Ladoo

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy

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  1. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    its my husband's fav ladoo.. like it always :)

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  2. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    ladoos look so cute :-) i am sure they will taste great.. i tried your nadan chemmeen varuthathu :-) it was soooooooo soooooo good... my hubby was so happy with me as tho i came out with the recipe :D hats off to your granny.. a total fool proof dish dear

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    1. Suja ManojAugust 10, 2012 at 2:32 PM

      Thanks for the feedback Priya,so happy that you and family enjoyed,my favorite too.Granny doesn't remember much now-a days,wish I had learned more of her signature dishes:(

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  3. JulieAugust 8, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Very delicious & yummy laddus,loved the perfect shapes..Excellent clicks,feel like grabbing some:-)

    Ongoing Events of Erivum Puliyum @ Spicy Aroma-Curry leaves or Red dry Chillies

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  4. virunthu unna vaangaAugust 8, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    wow... very sweet my dad favorite...
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

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  5. Vimitha DuraiAugust 8, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I love these to the core.. Yummy

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  6. Hamaree RasoiAugust 8, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Delicious and nutritious ladoos. Simply mouthwatering.
    Deepa

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  7. Nisa HomeyAugust 8, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Wish I could just munch on one...superb tempting clicks.

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  8. Santosh BangarAugust 8, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    yummy tempting
    ur pic make dis more attractive

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  9. R.PunithaAugust 8, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Suja,

    Seasame Ladoo Looks Delicious !!!

    Perfect presentation:)

    Keep up this good work Dear..

    www.southindiafoodrecipes.blogspot.in

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  10. MélangeAugust 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    SUper yummy clicks for such a nostalgic snack..I love this ...Send me some Suja.

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  11. MélangeAugust 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    SUper yummy clicks for such a nostalgic snack..I love this ...Send me some Suja.

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  12. HemaAugust 8, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Very nicely done and nice clicks..

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  13. SwathiAugust 8, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Ellu unda adipoli Suja, Love it.

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  14. Priya SureshAugust 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Feel like grabbing and having some.. my all time fav.

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  15. SauerkrautHeadAugust 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    These look lovely! Can't wait to give this a try.

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  16. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    My all time fav.love it.

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  17. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Til laddoos are my one of my favs. Yours look great. Would love to try one...or two...urr..please pass on the whole plate :D
    Have a nice day!
    Anuja

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  18. PrathibhaSreejithAugust 8, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    very tempting ellu undas, kothippikkukayanallo Suja :)

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  19. Indian KhanaAugust 8, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I wish I can grab a few ...looks so yum

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  20. Sangeetha NambiAugust 8, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Ellu ladoos looks perfect...
    http://raellarina.blogspot.com/

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  21. nayanaAugust 9, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    hi Suja ,

    you have a very nice blog , I have an award and an interesting game waiting for you at my blog please feel free to collect it .

    http://nayanas-kitchen-kreations.blogspot.in/

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    1. Suja ManojAugust 10, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks for remembering me and sharing the award with me,so sweet of you Nayana:)

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  22. ShabbuAugust 9, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    yummy ellu unda..adipoli..
    Shabbu's Tasty Kitchen

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  23. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Looks absolutely yummy Suja. Tasted many times but never prepared at home. Lovely pictures too.

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  24. SarithaAugust 9, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Yummy looking undalu...

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  25. PinayinTexasAugust 9, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    These look so good to munch on, Suja! Hope to try this one of these days!

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  26. Saraswathi GaneshanAugust 9, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    looks beautiful and totally addictive...

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  27. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Dear, given you an award please collect it http://cooklikepriya.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/2-awards-in-row-some-award-giveaways.html

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    1. Suja ManojAugust 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM

      Thanks Priya for the award,so sweet of you to sharing with me too,keep rocking Priya!

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  28. dr.antonyAugust 9, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Hi
    First time here.
    Ellunda is my favorite.Just today I bought a packet o my way back from the clinic.
    I love it ,but I dont like the ones we buy these days.I will try this,for sure.

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    1. Suja ManojAugust 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

      Dr.Antony,Thanks for stopping by, glad to meet u.
      do try,you will surely love it.

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  29. turmericnspiceAugust 9, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Looks so pretty !! I love the color ! U have a nice space here

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  30. Nash NordinAugust 9, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I think I've seen this dish before, but I think it was slightly different than this version. I wonder what is Powdered Jaggery?

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    1. Suja ManojAugust 10, 2012 at 3:43 PM

      Hi Nash,In Kerala jaggery is called sharkara and is used as a sweetner. It is somewhat similiar to palm sugar. It is in solidified form(contains molasses) and is sold as blocks. It is available in Indian store.You can crush it or grate to get it in powdered form.

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  31. Reshmi MaheshAugust 9, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Adipoli ellunda...crispy and delicious..

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  32. KajalAugust 9, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    that brought back a wave of memories! Love the ellu unda! its one of the healthiest snacks ever! :) Thanks for sharing Suja! :)

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  33. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)August 10, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Oh dear, this looks so tempting. Wonderful presentation!

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  34. UnknownAugust 10, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    So tempting.. It's time to make some I think.

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  35. Kaveri VenkateshAugust 10, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Deliciouis laddoos...one of my favorites

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  36. Kaveri VenkateshAugust 10, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    yummy and delicious laddoos...one of my favorites

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  37. Jaya MAugust 11, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Love laddos and Til laddos are looking so delicious..hugs

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  38. cookingvarietiesAugust 11, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    hi suja, wow, so pretty and so cute. can pack in gift wraps as giveaway presents to my friends'- have a nice day

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  39. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Looks tempting... Happy to follow you :)

    Inviting you to join "Celebrating Independence day Event"

    Cheers,
    Sharanya
    www.vigsha.blogspot.com

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  40. PushpaAugust 13, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I love them so much Suja,they are so addictive.

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  41. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    that looks really yummy Suja - pass me the bowl :)

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  42. Treat and TrickAugust 13, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    So perfect and tempting!

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  43. SuhainaAugust 23, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    so tempting..they have come out so well..love it.

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  44. Suja ManojAugust 24, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments:)

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    Very good stuff with good ideas and concepts, sesame seeds

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  46. GextonFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    ladoos look so cute :-) i am sure they will taste great.. i try it. sesame seeds

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