Til–Gud Ladoo recipe
Simple ingredients, big festive taste.
- 1½ cups sesame seeds (til), lightly roasted
- 1 cup jaggery (gud), chopped
- ½ cup grated dry coconut
- ¼ tsp green cardamom powder
You may add a spoonful of ghee for fragrance, chopped peanuts, or a dash of dry ginger powder for added coziness.
- Roast til on low flame until fragrant (do not burn). Cool completely.
- Coarsely grind sesame and jaggery together using a mixer or mortar & pestle.
- Place on a plate, sprinkle with coconut and cardamom powder, and stir until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into equal parts and form them into lemon-sized balls by pressing down firmly.
- Keep in an airtight container and savor within the next 1-2 weeks.
Sesame seeds (til) lightly roasted 1 1/2 cups, jaggery chopped 1 cup, grated dry coconut 1/2 cup, green cardamom powder 1/4 tsp. Grind til and jaggery to a coarse mixture, add coconut + cardamom, shape lemon-sized ladoos, store airtight. fileciteturn8file0
Tips for perfect ladoos
Small details that make big difference.
Toast sesame seeds over low heat until fragrant. Be careful not to over-toast, as it can turn bitter.
Grinding too coarse gives the best texture. Excessively fine can feel like paste.
If the jaggery is cool and loose, gently heat the mixture and shape it rapidly.
Serve with hot chai, or add chopped peanuts for a crunchy variation. For a festive platter, pair with gajak, chikki, or ganne ki kheer.
Why til and gud are special on Sankranti
Sesame and jaggery are more than just ingredients; they are integral to the festival's significance.
Sesame and jaggery are common winter foods, providing a comforting and energy-rich option during the chilly mid-January season.
Numerous communities share til–gud sweets as a kind gesture, spreading sweetness and well-wishes.
During Sankranti, we celebrate the harvest by enjoying sweets made from seasonal crops such as sesame and sugarcane/jagg
“Til-gul ghya, god god bola.” — Take sesame-jaggery and speak sweetly.
Send Sankranti cards & messages
Kept consistent across the themed Sankranti pages. fileciteturn8file0