Sesame coconut energy balls (til-coconut ladoo)

Til ladoo is an Indian sesame and date sweet, traditionally made with jaggery for winter festivals (Makar Sankranti). This sugar-free version is sweetened with dates, and the sesame is rich in calcium and the coconut in fibre.

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Method

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1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until golden; cool. ⏱ Timer: 3 min
2. Toast the coconut in the same pan for 1–2 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 1 min
3. Blitz the dates in a food processor into a sticky, thick paste.
4. Add three quarters of the sesame, the coconut, nuts, cardamom, ghee and salt to the date paste and work together.
5. With oiled hands shape into 16 walnut-sized balls.
6. Roll in the remaining sesame and store in the fridge.

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Tips

• Always toast the sesame: raw it is bitter, toasted it is nutty and fragrant.
• The dates should be soft; if hard, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.
• Shape with oiled hands so the mixture doesn't stick.
• Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Frequently asked questions

White or black sesame?

Either; black (til) is more traditional, white is milder.

Is it vegan?

Yes, with coconut oil instead of ghee.

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