Black Til Ladoo: A Winter Sweet Rooted in Tradition
Some recipes never go out of style.
Black til ladoo is one of them.
A winter favourite.
A festive memory.
A sweet that has been passed down through generations.
Made with simple ingredients like black til, shengdana, jaggery, and ghee, this traditional ladoo is a reminder that Indian kitchens have always found ways to create nourishing food with what nature provides.
Black Til Ladoo Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup Khetika Black Til
½ cup roasted peanuts
Jaggery
Ghee
Step 1: Roast the Black Til and Shengdana
Lightly roast Khetika Black Til on a low flame until the seeds become aromatic and slightly crisp.
Roast the shengdana separately until they develop a nutty flavour.
Step 2: Prepare the Jaggery Mixture
Melt jaggery with a little ghee until it forms a sticky mixture that helps bind the ladoos together.
Step 3: Mix and Shape
Add roasted black til and crushed shengdana to the jaggery mixture.
Mix everything well and shape into small ladoos while the mixture is still warm.
Simple ingredients.
Traditional methods.
A recipe that has stayed relevant for generations.
Black til ladoos are a reminder that sometimes the best foods are the ones rooted in our everyday kitchens.