Peanut Sesame Ladoos – After School Snack Ideas

When i actually posted the Aloo Bonda recipe, i dint think i would get hooked onto quick snack ideas so much. But then, i did start obsessing about how children these days dont get to eat much home cooked food and it s always that pizza or a random burger. And my aunt dutifully added to my obsessing but delivering the news that my 18 year old college going cousin actually fainted in college cos she went without eating. I mean, imagine a 18 year old fainting. Not good. And good for my obsessing. So that s how it all began. We are not snack people. And definitely not quick snack people. Let alone after snack people. We rarely snack and when we do, we snack heavy. So technically, its not snacking but having a huge meal.

 
But somehow, i got smitten with quick snack ideas and this peanut sesame ladoos happened as an aftermath. While they are yummy and delectable, they are also healthy and super easy to whip up. Plus its perfect for the coming up winter. The pictures are not great cos i was too lazy setting up the props and everything but dont let the pictures fool you.

Recipe For Peanut Sesame Ladoos
( Sweet balls made with peanuts, sesame seeds and jaggery.)

Prep Time: Under 5 mins
Cook Time: Under 10 mins
Source:Adapted from Cooks Joy
Yields 15 medium size ladoos
What You Need?

Sesame Seeds 1.5 cups
Peanuts 1 cup
Jaggery 1.5 cups
Cardamom 2 pods shelled

How To Make It?

Dry roast the sesame seeds until light brown and aromatic in a skillet.
Similarly, roast the peanuts on a low flame until crunchy.
Once done, let them cool.
Grind the peanuts along with the jaggery in a blender to a smooth powder.
Add the roasted sesame seeds and cardamom pods to this and blend again.
Once done, start shaping them into round balls by greasing your hand a little.
You dont need milk or ghee for this as the oil in the peanuts and sesame will work as a binding agent.
In case you mixture doesnt come together, add about 2 tbsp of milk and then  roll them into ladoos.

And if you use milk, refrigerate them in an air tight container.
Once done with all the ladoos, start devouring. What are you waiting for??