Sesame seeds have been part of traditional medicine for many years. Several health professionals have also recommended til gajjak, rewari etc as a warm food during the winter.
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| Winter Food Tips: This 3-Ingredient Til Ladoo Will Keep You Warm And Nourished In This Nipple Weather |
Winter is upon us and there is something about this sour weather that makes us yearn for food all day long. While creams and sodas are not on the card right now, we load our daily diet with winter delicacies that can keep us warm and satisfy our cravings. In fact, many seasonal ingredients are already made in our kitchen - til (sesame seeds) as one of them. Basic to Indian cuisine, these large tear-bearing particles are a healthy beverage and can help you beat several dishes.
Winter Til (Sesame Seeds): Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds:
Sesame seeds have been part of traditional medicine for many years. Several health professionals have also recommended til gajjak, rewari etc as a warm food during the winter.
This ancient ingredient is loaded with fiber, protein, healthy fats, antioxidants and B-vitamins that can help strengthen bones, promote digestion and prevent the body from regenerating.
Sesame also contains nutrients such as zinc, iron, Vitamin E etc. which are known to boost the immune system and protect us from colds and flu.
These levels are high in magnesium and according to a study by researchers at the University Medical Center in Groningen, Netherlands, magnesium supplementation can have the effect of lowering blood pressure.
Looking at the above, we bring you a simple ladoo recipe that even a novice chef can prepare at home without struggle. All you need are sesame seeds, jaggery and ghee. Unchanged, both jaggery and ghee are known for their winter feeding skills. While ghee is perfect, running during the winter can help prevent throat problems and respiratory problems. Click here to find out why anyone should add jaggery to their winter diet.
What are you waiting for? Prepare this quick and easy ladoo at home and get a joke!
Here is a recipe for 3-Ingreidnet Til (Sesame Seeds) Ladoo:
Ingredients:
1 cup white sesame seeds
1-2 tablespoons ghee
Half a cup, or more (per taste)
How to:
Step 1. Roast the sesame seeds until they turn golden in color and remove the nutty flavor. Keep aside and let the seeds cool.
Step 2. Once cool, place in a blender and grind coarsely.
Step 3. Heat a deep frying pan and add ghee to it.
Step 4. Add the jaggery and let it melt into a low flame. Keep updating.
Step 5. Add flour til mix well.
Step 6. Allow the mixture to cool down for a minute or two and then make small circles with it. Be sure to rub the palm of your hand with ghee before making ladoos.
Step 7. Keep the ladoos in the pot and enjoy whenever you want.
Happy winter!