Ellu Unde

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Sesame Seed , white
	1 cup	Jaggery
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Cardamom , powder
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , grated
	1 tablespoon	Cashew , nuts
	1 tablespoon	Raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until they start to pop and turn golden. Set aside to cool.
2. 2 In the same pan, add ghee and fry the cashew nuts until golden brown, then add raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 Grate the jaggery and melt it in a pan with a tablespoon of water over low heat until it forms a syrup. Ensure it reaches a soft ball consistency.
4. 4 Add the roasted sesame seeds, cardamom powder, grated coconut, fried cashew nuts, and raisins to the jaggery syrup. Mix well.
5. 5 Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then grease your palms with ghee and shape the mixture into small balls or 'laddus'.
6. 6 Let the Ellu Unde cool completely before serving or storing.