Sesame/Jagerry Laddu

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup White sesame seeds, roasted till brown
1 cup Jaggery, cut in pieces (choose the darkest colored Jaggery)
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
¼ teaspoon finely powdered cashew nut
2 tablespoon water
A pinch of salt

Method:

1.Heat water in a wok on medium flame. Add jaggery and stir till it melts. Mix in roasted sesame seeds(Roast the sesame seeds on low flame) and cook on low flame.
2.Stir continuously for 10-12 min till the mixture thickens and binds evenly. Add in cardamom powder , powdered cashew nut and a pinch of salt.
3.Remove from heat, allow to cool. Rub palms with a teaspoon of oil and shape the mixture into balls using palms. Allow to completely cool till the ladoos harden. Store in an airtight container. The ladoos can be stored at room temperature up to a month.