Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated all over India by different names according to the Hindu Solar calendar. It marks the movement of Sun toward the Capricorn or Makar and hence the name Makar Sankranti. It marks the end of Winter solstice.
Black sesame seeds are of great health benefits are used widely in snacks and sweet dishes during the festivals. They provide warmth to the body during the winter season. This is a vegan recipe published for celebrating #veganuary event during January 2021.
Why do we eat til gud on Makar Sankranti?
Til or sesame seeds is rich in vitamins and minerals and provide essential warmth to the body during the Winter season. It is also considered auspicious and believed to remove negative energy. As per Hindu mythology , the God of Death Yama has blessed the black sesame seeds and are a symbol of immortality.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup Jaggery melted
- 1/4 cup Ground nuts
Instructions
- Roast the black sesame seeds on a wok till aromatic
- Roast the ground nuts separately
- grind the sesame seeds with the nuts into a coarse powder
- Melt jaggery in a pan
- Add the ground seeds
- Let it cool a bit
- Wet your palms and make small balls out of them.
- Store in a bottle outside or in refrigerator.
Black til laddu
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup Jaggery melted
- 1/4 cup Ground nuts
Instructions
Instructions
-
Roast the black sesame seeds on a wok till aromaticRoast the ground nuts separately
-
grind the sesame seeds with the nuts into a coarse powder
-
Melt jaggery in a pan
-
Add the ground seeds
-
Let it cool a bit
-
Wet your palms and make small balls out of them.
-
Store in a bottle outside or in refrigerator.
Here are more vegan recipes from my foodies+ friends
- Vegan Mapo Tofu by linsfood.com
- Afghani Tamarind Potatoes by foodaholic.biz
- Vegan cucumber coriander raita by https://preethicuisine.com/
- Mock Asian Hot Pot Soup Recipe by https://themadscientistskitchen.com/
- Chocolate Sesame Fudge by mayuris-jikoni.com
- Tuvar and Capsicum Masala by evergreendishes.com
- Kale & Quinoa with Tahini by Joyouskitchen.blogspot.com
This sounds like a very easy, yummy and healthy way to satisfy the sweet tooth! Wonderful info on health benefits of black til and the mythology behind these delightful treats.
Thank you Maria for commenting. Mythological story behind the dish is interesting indeed.
Til Ladoo is tasty and ideal food for winter. It is easy to make and a good snack for children.
Thank you Jayashree
I’ve tried out til laddu using a combination of white and black sesame seeds but not with only black ones. Healthy, easy to prepare and different.
Thank you. I have already added the link of chocolate sesame fudge in the post
[…] Black Til Laddu – Indrani will teach […]
Hi! I love how informative and great your articles are. Can you recommend any other blogs that share recipes of Indian Curries or authentic Indian cuisine? Thanks a lot!