Til Ke Ladoo (sesame Seed Ladoo)

Ladoo would literally mean a Sweet Ball (about the size of a golf ball) and are a must at any gathering to celebrate a happy occassion. Try !

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 10 Ladoos

Ingredients

• 4  cups sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar or 1 1⁄2 cups powdered jaggery
• 1  cup coconut, chopped finely into small pieces

Directions

1. Dry roast the sesame seeds until light brown in color.
2. Prepare syrup by boiling water and jaggery on low heat.
3. Add coconut pieces and simmer until syrup becomes thick and sticky.
4. Turn the heat off.
5. Add sesame seeds and mix well.
6. Allow the mixture to cool down.
7. Shape into balls quickly.