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    Home » sweets » Nuvvula Laddu Recipe – Chimmili – Til Ke Ladoo – Sesame Laddu Recipe

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: November 25, 2010 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Nuvvula Laddu Recipe – Chimmili – Til Ke Ladoo – Sesame Laddu Recipe

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    Nuvvula Laddu / Ellu Urundai / Til Ke Laddu – A classic and quick Indian sweet snack made with sesame seeds and jaggery.

    A tray with traditional til ke ladoos

    Nuvvundalu or Sesame Seeds laddu is traditional and super healthy Indian sweet snack made with white sesame seeds and jaggery. These laddus are very famous across India and known as Til Ke Laddu in Hindi, Ellu Urundai in Tamil, Ellu Unde in Kannada and Chimmili or Nuvvula Undalu in Telugu. These laddus are usually made during winter and makar sankranti festival. There is another version of making til ladoo which uses jaggery syrup to roll the laddus.

    soft til ke ladoos placed on a banana leaf

    Few More Makar Sankranti Recipes:

    • Pakundalu
    • Nuvvula Appalu
    • Akhrot Ka Halwa
    • Bellam Paramannam
    • Coconut Milk Pongal
    • Til Mawa Laddu
    • Rava Pulihora
    • Pesara Garelu

    Nuvvula undalu placed on a plantain leaf to serve on a festival day

    Frequently Asked Questions about Til Ladoo Recipe:

    Can I skip roasting sesame seeds?

    No, roasting the sesame seeds will give a great flavor and taste.

    How long can I store these sesame laddus?

    They stay fresh for about 20 days in an airtight container. No need to store in the refrigerator.

    Can I also add any other nuts?

    Yes, you can. Please check my Peanut Sesame Laddu Recipe

    Why I am not able to shape laddus?

    If you are not able to shape the laddus, add some hot ghee to the mixture and roll.

    Can I add fresh or desiccated coconut?

    Yes, you can. If you are using fresh coconut, you will need to saute the coconut for 3-4 minutes to get rid of moisture. Also, they won’t stay fresh for long if you use coconut.

    How to Make Til Ke Laddu Recipe Video Below:

    Nuvvula Undalu or Sesame Jaggery Laddu Recipe

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    How to Make Til Ke Laddu or Ellu Urundai or Nuvvula Chimmili Recipe with step by step photos and video. A healthy and quick sweet snack made with sesame seeds and jaggery.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 10 Laddus
    Calories 149 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup White Sesame Seeds
    • ¾ cup Jaggery
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat a heavy bottomed pan. Add and roast the sesame seeds over the low flame until they are a light golden color.
    • Do not burn the seeds.
    • Transfer them to a plate and let them cool completely.
    • Grind the roasted seeds to a coarse powder.  Add the jaggery to it and grind it together.
    • Shape the mixture into round balls and store in an airtight container.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 151mgIron: 2.3mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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    Chimmili or Nuvvula Laddu Recipe with Step by Step Photos:

    roasting sesame seeds to make ellu urundai

    • Measure sesame seeds and add them to a heavy bottomed pan.

    roasted sesame seeds to make sesame seeds jaggery laddu

    • Keep roasting continuously over a low flame until the sesame seeds are light golden color. Do not burn the seeds.
    • Let them cool completely.

    grinding toasted sesame seeds to make til ke ladoo

    •  Transfer the roasted nuts to a blender jar or mixie.

    ground toasted sesame seeds to make ellu unde recipe

    • Blend until you get a little coarse powder.

    ground sesame seeds mixed with jaggery to make nuvvula laddu

    • Chop and measure jaggery and add it to the coarsly ground sesame seeds.

    ground sesame seeds and jaggery to prepare chimmili

    • Blend it together well.

    making of til ladoo recipe for makar sankranti

    • Check if you are able to share the mixture.

    shaping sesame seeds laddu

    • Transfer it to a bowl or plate.
    • Take some portion out of it and roll tightly to make laddus.
    • Store them in an airtight container and serve as a snack.

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    Filed Under: 30 Minutes Recipes, Festival Recipes, sweets, Vegan Recipes, Video Recipes Tagged With: laddoo

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    Comments

    1. kanthi says

      November 26, 2010 at 4:54 pm

      Chhimmili looks tempting,they are sooo delicious..

      Reply
    2. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

      November 28, 2010 at 1:15 am

      Love them, mom makes them usually for nag panchami 🙂

      Reply
    3. My attempt at The Julie/Julia project says

      November 30, 2010 at 7:34 pm

      My favorite… yum!!!

      Reply
    4. Nitha says

      December 01, 2010 at 5:14 am

      tempting ones..

      Reply
    5. Poornima says

      July 04, 2020 at 10:34 pm

      Can we store for 15 days

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana Ponnaluri says

        July 05, 2020 at 9:58 am

        Yes, they stay good for about 2 weeks at room temperature.

        Reply
    6. Pavani says

      November 24, 2020 at 2:08 am

      Can we wash the sesame seeds?????

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana Ponnaluri says

        November 26, 2020 at 8:15 pm

        Yes, you can!

        Reply
    7. Happy cooking says

      June 14, 2021 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe today for the first time. It was very good. The instructions and video were very clear. It was helpful to see the texture after grinding. The 3/4th cup of jaggery was just right. Not too sweet. Next time I will make double the recipe.

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana Ponnaluri says

        June 18, 2021 at 1:17 pm

        Hi Avanti, Thank you so much. I am so glad it turned out well. Happy cooking! 🙂

        Reply
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