Sesame-Jaggery-Nut Energy Bites

" Wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Vasant Panchami & Saraswati Puja "

Here's a very easy and scrumptious recipe for a quick ladoo/sweets which is high in energy and healthy.
It also helps in digestion (eat in moderation :)

Sesame-Jaggery-Nut Energy Bites

Serving Suggestion: Serve Fresh or Later & Can be stored for upto a month.
Serves: 20 Medium Pieces

Tools:

1 Medium Nonstick Pan/Wok

1 Large Bowl

Serving Dish / Storage Container (Preferred Glass or Steel)

1 Spatula

Ingredients:

1.5 Cup White Sesame Seeds (Til)

1.5 Cup Jaggery (Gud / Gur) – Please make sure the jaggery(Gud) is clean or free from any dirt/other impurities.

1 Cup Mixed Dry Fruit (Crushed) – I’m using Almonds and Cashews, you may use any choice of dry fruits.

Roasted Sesame Seeds (Til)

½ Tsp Cardamom Powder (Elaichi Powder)

½ Cup Water

2 Tsp Clarified Butter (Ghee) or Salt-free Butter

2 Tsp Oil – For greasing hands to make ladoo/sweets

Method:

• In a nonstick wok, roast sesame seeds (Til) on a medium flame till they are slightly toasted/golden in color (2mins) and Keep aside in a bowl (While roasting them, please keep stirring continuously as they tend to burn quickly).

• Now lightly roast the dry fruits* for 2-3mins to give them a crunchier taste and toasted flavor and keep aside in the same bowl as roasted sesame seeds. (*Incase using raisins or any dry berry – please don’t roast them, simply mix them into the bowl).

• In the same wok over medium flame, now add ½ water, jaggery and stir to make a smooth paste (takes about 3-4mins).

• While the jaggery is still cooking, add butter/ghee and let it bubble for 1more min.

• Now add cardamom powder, roasted sesame seeds, dry fruit and give it a thorough mix.

• Stir everything together for 2min over low flame and then turn off the heat.

• Rub oil in both hands and while the mixture is still warm to touch, make ladoo/laddu. (I made 20 medium size ladoo)

• Transfer to Serving dish and serve fresh.

• These can be stored in a cool dry place or in fridge for upto a month.