Jaggery is like nectar for keeping warm and taking care of health during the winter season. Jaggery has been used in Indian homes for centuries not only in making sweets but also in everyday food. It is naturally rich in nutrients. Iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins are found in it, it works as an immunity booster in winters. Our body’s immunity becomes weak in winter. In such a situation, when the body needs more energy and heat, eating jaggery is beneficial.
Jaggery Helps in removing toxins from the body. Iron and folate present in jaggery are also helpful in removing anemia. Apart from this, eating jaggery daily increases the energy level in the body. Jaggery also helps in providing relief from common cold related problems like cough, cold, and flu. We will learn about some special and easy recipes of jaggery which will not only taste delicious but will also take care of your health. Let us know.
Jaggery and sesame laddus
Ingredients:
- Sesame (white) – 1 cup
- Jaggery (crushed) – ½ cup
- Ghee – 2 tbsp
- Cardamom powder – ½ spoon
- Cashews or almonds (optional) – ¼ Cup, chopped
Method:
- First of all, roast the sesame seeds in a pan until they turn golden. Keep the roasted sesame seeds aside.
- Now add some ghee in the same pan and melt the jaggery on medium flame. Let the jaggery melt well so that it becomes smooth.
- After the jaggery melts completely, add roasted sesame seeds, cardamom powder, and chopped cashews or almonds.
- Mix all the ingredients well and make small laddus once they are hot. . If the mixture is too hot, let it cool a little.
- After making the laddus, let them cool and then store in an airtight container.
Consumption method:These laddus are perfect as a morning or evening snack. Not only is it a delicious snack, these laddus also provide you with energy and help keep your body warm in winters.
Tips:
- Be careful while roasting sesame seeds as they can burn quickly.
- It is important to melt the jaggery completely. So that the laddus can be made well.
- If you want to make the laddus a little hard, then cook the mixture of jaggery and sesame for some more time.
- These laddus Store them only after they cool down so that they remain soft and tasty.