Sesame Seed Laddoo

These are called "Nuvvundalu" or "Chimmiri" in Telugu.

Sesame seeds are very rich in calcium. One laddoo will provide enough calcium required for that day. It is very healthy being it is made out all natural products.

Recipe Source:

Manthena Satyanarayana Raju

Makes:

9 Laddoos

Ingredients:

1. Sesame Seeds (Nuvvulu)(White) --- 1 Cup
2. Dates --- around 12 big size or ½ cup when grinded or mashed
3. Dry Coconut Powder --- 2 Tblsn
4. Honey --- 1 Tblsn

Process:

• Dry roast sesame seeds on medium heat. Let them cool. Grind them to a fine powder and take it to a bigger bowl which will be easy at the time of mixing the mixture to make laddoos.

• If the dates are very soft no need of grinding them or else grind them to a smooth paste. Don’t add anything at the time of grinding. Add this to the dry roasted sesame seeds powder.

• Add 2 Tblsn of dry coconut powder to the bowl.

• Mix them nicely till all the above mixes uniformly. Check the sweet if needed add enough dates paste.

• Add 1 Tblsn of honey to it. Mix well.

• Now make laddoos.

Storage:

Keep the laddoos in an air-tight container.

Self-Life:

Around 15 days. No need to refrigerate.