Chimmili | Nuvvula Undalu | Sesame and Jaggery Laddus
Chimmili or Nuvvula Undalu are Sesame and Jaggery Laddus that are very easy to make and can be made in less than 30 minutes. Rich in calcium and iron, these healthy Til aur Gur ke Laddu are a must for Nagula Chavithi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed kadhai or pan
- Plate
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unpolished Nuvvulu, Sesame, Til (150 gms)
- 2/3 Cup Bellam, Jaggery, Gur (200 gms)
- Neyyi, Clarified Butter, Ghee OR Oil (For greasing the palms to shape the laddus)
Instructions
Roasting the Sesame
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, over medium flame, dry-roast the sesame till it starts to become aromatic and crackle a bit.
- Transfer to a plate and let the sesame seeds cool.
Making the Laddu Mix
- In a mixer, crush the sesame seeds by giving them a whirl for about 5-10 seconds at low speeds. You want a coarse powder with some seeds intact.
- Transfer the crushed sesame seeds to a plate and add the jaggery.
- Mix well.
Shaping the Chimmili | Nuvvula Undalu
- Grease palm with some ghee and make lemon-sized laddoos.
Storing the Chimmili
- Store the Chimmili in an air-tight container. You can store these laddus for upto 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 119 kcalCarbohydrates: 14 gProtein: 2 gFat: 6 gSaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 1 mgPotassium: 59 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 11 gCalcium: 126 mgIron: 2 mg