Til Aur Khajur Ke Ladoo - By Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji

Prepare these Ladoos that are a powerhouse of nutrition and delectable too. They are made with only 3 simple ingredients, and have a great nutty flavor from white sesame seeds, deep sweetness from dates, and a mild flavor from green cardamom powder.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 minutes

Makes: 12 Ladoos           

Ingredients:

White Sesame Seeds- ¾th cup

Seedless Dates - 16 Nos.

Green Cardamom Powder - ¼th tsp 

Method:

1. Heat a pan and dry roast white sesame seeds on a low flame until light golden in color.

2. Switch off the flame.

3. Remove the seeds to a plate and let them cool completely.

4. Divide the seeds into a ratio of ¾th and ¼th of its original quantity.

5. Blend ¾th of the sesame seeds into a fine powder.

6. Blend the dates until smooth, but not a paste, in a blender.

7. In a large glass bowl, add the dates, sesame seed powder, and green cardamom powder.

8. Mix until well-combined and divide the mixture into equal portions.

9. With the help of your palms, roll the mixture into round balls.

10. Gently roll each ladoo to coat in the reserved ¼th portion of roasted sesame seeds.

11. Repeat this process until all the ladoos are coated.

12. Serve.