Black Sesame Ladoo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cupblack sesame seeds
• 1/4 cupalmonds (or a mix of any nuts. I typically use almonds, cashes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
• 3dates pitted (mejdool)
• 1 tspcardamom powder
• 1 tbspGhee

Instructions

1. 1

   Dry roast the sesame seeds - In a pan on low heat, dry roast the sesame seeds till they pop or around 5 minutes. Keep aside to cool. And then grind to a powder. Take care to not overgrind else it will become a paste as the oil will release

2. 2

   Dry roast the nuts - Dry roast the nuts on low flame. Grind to a coarse powder when cooled

3. 3

   Pulse the pitted dates separately and keep it

4. 4

   Now in a pan, add 1 tbsp of ghee, and add all the ingredients. With a spatula gently press the ingredients together so some of the oil from the sesame gets released. Once its all incorporated, taste and adjust to your liking.

5. 5

   Take it out in a plate, and when its slightly warm but can be handled, with your hands shape into ladoos pressing together.

6. 6

   Serving size = 1 pieces