Til Ladoo
State: Maharashtra
Also known as (other names): Tilgul, Ellu urundai, Ellu unde, Nuvvula undalu
Introduction
Till ladoo or sesame ladoos are traditional Indian sweet balls made with sesame and jaggery. These sweet balls taste delicious with nutty aroma and are a rich source or iron and calcium. In Maharashtra people exchange tilgul on Sankranti, a Hindu festival celebrated on 14 January, which continue till Rathsaptami, till 7 days.
Due to Sesame and Jageery, this candy is healthy for human body during winter season.
Description of Recipe
Till ladoo or sesame ladoos are traditional Indian sweet balls made with sesame and jaggery. These sweet balls taste delicious with nutty aroma and are a rich source or iron and calcium.
Details of ingredients and their amounts
| Ingredient | Household Measurement | Amount (in cups/spoons) | Amount (in gm/ml) |
| Sesame seeds | 1/2 katori | 40 | |
| Jaggery | 1/2 katori | 40 | |
| Peanuts | 10 |
Method of Preparation:
- Dry roast sesame seeds and peanuts separately
- Add little water to jaggery, heat and let it melt with continuous stirring.
- Add sesame seeds and crushed peanuts into melted jaggery and mix it well.
- Take a small portion and shape into a ball.
Nutritive Value of the recipe
| Ingredient | Amount | Energy (kcal) | Carbs (gms) | Protein (gms) | Fat (gms) | Iron (mg) | Calcium (mg) | Vitamin A (mcg) | Vitamin C (mcg) |
| Sesame seeds | 40 g | 208 | 4.3 | 8.68 | 17.2 | 6 | 513.2 | 5.16 | |
| Jaggery | 45 g | 159.3 | 38.2 | 0.83 | 0.07 | 2.08 | 48.15 | ||
| Peanuts | 10 g | 52 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 4 | 0.34 | 5.4 | 2.28 | |
| TOTAL | 93 g | 419 | 44.2 | 11.91 | 21.27 | 8.42 | 566.8 | 7.44 | |
| TOTAL PER SERVING | 31 g | 139.67 | 14.73 | 3.97 | 7.09 | 2.81 | 188.93 | 2.48 | |
| % CONTRIBUTION OF MACRONUTRIENTS TO TOTAL ENERGY | 42.2 | 11.4 | 45.7 | ||||||
| % Daily Value on 2000 Kcal Diet | 20.95% | 21.65% | 70.9% | 40.09% | 94.47% | 0.16% |
Final Yield of Recipe
| Total Weight (in gms) | Total yield | Serving size |
| 95 | 6 ladoo (small) | 2 ladoo |
Suitability of Recipe:
Calorie dense and rich in essential macro and micro nutrients, can be eaten as snack.
Name of the modified recipe
Til ladooDetails of ingredients and their amounts
| Ingredient | Household Measurement | Amount (in cups/spoons) | Amount (in gm/ml) |
| Sesame seeds | 1/4 katori | 20 | |
| Soyabean flour | 4-5 spoons | 10 | |
| Rice flakes | 4-5 spoons | 10 | |
| Jaggery | 1/2 katori | 45 | |
| Peanuts | 10 |
Method of Preparation:
- Dry roast sesame seeds, rice flakes, soyabean flour and peanuts separately.
- Add little water to jaggery, heat and let it melt with continuous stirring.
- Add sesame seeds, rice flakes, soyabean flour and crushed peanuts into melted jaggery and mix it well.
- Take a small portion and shape into a ball.
Nutritive Value of the recipe
| Ingredient | Amount | Energy (kcal) | Carbs (gms) | Protein (gms) | Fat (gms) | Iron (mg) | Calcium (mg) | Vitamin A (mcg) | Vitamin C (mcg) |
| Sesame seeds | 20 g | 104 | 2.17 | 4.34 | 8.61 | 3 | 256.6 | 2.6 | |
| Soyabean flour | 10 g | 37.8 | 1.02 | 3.78 | 1.94 | 8.22 | 19.5 | 0.28 | |
| Rice flakes | 10 g | 35.4 | 7.68 | 0.74 | 0.11 | 0.45 | 0.92 | ||
| Jaggery | 45 g | 159.3 | 38.2 | 0.83 | 0.07 | 2.08 | 58.15 | ||
| Peanuts | 10 g | 52 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 4 | 0.34 | 5.4 | 2.28 | |
| TOTAL | 95 g | 388.5 | 50.8 | 12.1 | 14.7 | 14.1 | 330.3 | 5.13 | |
| TOTAL PER SERVING | 31.67 g | 129.5 | 16.93 | 4.03 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 110.1 | 1.72 | |
| % CONTRIBUTION OF MACRONUTRIENTS TO TOTAL ENERGY | 52.3 | 12.4 | 34.1 | ||||||
| % Daily Value on 2000 Kcal Diet | 19.42% | 22% | 49% | 67.14 | 55.05% | .11% |
Final Yield of Recipe
| Total Weight (in gms) | Total yield | Serving size |
| 95 | 6 ladoo (small) | 2 ladoo |
Suitability of Recipe:
1. Dietary diversity 2.Improved carbohydrate, protein and iron content. 3. Cost effective compared to original recipe.