Ellunda – Black Sesame Seed Balls

A healthy and nutritious sweet

Just blend roasted sesame seeds with coconut and jaggery, you will get a healthy snack. Of course everyone will love this recipe.

Health Benefits of Sesame seeds

1.Sesame seeds contain more calcium than a glass of milk
2.Prevents high blood pressure and cholesterol
3.Sesame seeds and sesame oil are highly effective for healthy skin and stronger hair.
4.The high copper content in sesame seeds prevents and relieves arthritis.

How to make Ellunda

Ingredients

2 cup of sesame seeds
1/2 cup of boiled rice(puzhukkallari)
3/4 cup of powdered jaggery
1 cup of grated coconut

Method

Step 01

Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium flame. Stir continuously, and roast until they start to burst.Allow to cool.

Step 02

Same way roast the boiled rice on medium fire in a pan until it pops and changes to golden brown color.(The roasted rice should be very crunchy).Allow to cool and powder using a dry mixer grinder.

Step 03

Crush sesame seeds using mixer grinder.

Step 04

Take a large bowl.Add rice powder,grated coconut,powdered jaggery. Mix well.

Step 05

Now knead this mixture with the crushed sesame seeds.

Step 06

Pick a handful of mixture and make small even sized balls