Sesame Balls (എള്ളുണ്ട )

Ellunda ((എള്ളുണ്ട))
Ellunda ((എള്ളുണ്ട))

Sesame seed is a good source of  minerals such as Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and also good source of Copper an Manganese. It is also a source for some phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber with potent anti-cancer as well as health promoting properties. It is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium.

Ingredients:
1. Ellu (Sesame)  : 2 Cup
2. Coconut  : 1 Cup
3. Jaggery   : ½ Cup
4. Cardamom Powder : ½ Tsp.
5. Ghee   : 1 Tsp.

Method:

  • Heat the Kadai and add the sesame seeds and dry roast till it splutters.
  • Move the roasted seeds, to a wider plate (so that we can mix it easily later.
  • Add the Ghee to kadai and put the coconut  and fry  it for 3-4 minutes.
  • Crush the fried sesame seeds slightly in a Mixer, ( just to split each seed to 2-3 pieces)
  •  Boil the crushed Jaggery in 3 Tbl-spoon water to make it as a syrup (Sarkara paani)
  • Mix all the items in the wide plate with the syrup, before the syrup becomes cold.
  • Make balls of the mix with hand.

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