Ellu Urundai (Black sesame seed Laddu)

My mom makes ellu urundai every time, its a nevidyam (offering) for lord ganesh and a yummy timepass for us.This is an easy recipe and can be prepared in a fraction of minutes.

Basic Information:

Preparation time:10-15min
Cook time:5-10min
Yields:10-15nos

Ingredients:

Black sesame seed 1cup
Grated Jaggery 1/2cup
Ghee 1tsp
Water

Method:

1.Roast the sesame seed until it start to crack and the aroma comes.
2.Keep aside to cool
3.Mean while in a pan add jaggery and 4-5tsp water,let it dissolve completely
4.Boil the jaggery upto thread consistancy under medium heat(to test add a drop to water if it comes out as a ball its done).
5.Now add ghee and sesame seed to it and mix well.
6.Remove from flame and allow it to cool for a minute or two.
7.Grease your hand and shape them to ball.
8.Store in a an airtight container and enjoy yummy laddus.