Ellunda
Description
Ellunda is a nostalgic and healthy snack enjoyed across Kerala. It's made with just a few wholesome ingredients—sesame seeds, jaggery, and ghee—perfect for both festive days and everyday cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Black / White Sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup Jaggery
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
Instructions
- 1 Wash the sesame seeds thoroughly and drain well. Let them sit in a strainer for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Dry-roast the sesame seeds in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Stir continuously until they start popping and turn slightly golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.- 3
Melt the jaggery in a separate pan with a teaspoon of water. Stir until it dissolves fully. Once melted, strain to remove impurities and return the syrup to the pan.- 4
Continue heating the jaggery syrup until it thickens slightly. To test the right consistency, drop a few drops of the syrup into a small bowl of cold water. If the syrup immediately hardens and forms a brittle ball, it's ready.- 5
(Optional) If you prefer a finer texture, grind the cooled sesame seeds coarsely in a blender. Otherwise, proceed with whole seeds.- 6
Add ghee and a pinch of cardamom powder to the hot jaggery syrup and mix well. Then add the sesame seeds and stir thoroughly until every seed is coated.- 7
While still warm, take small portions and shape into balls using your hands. Be careful, as the mixture will be hot and will begin to harden quickly.- 8
Let the balls cool completely and store in an airtight container. Ellunda stays fresh for many days and makes for a perfect wholesome snack. - 2
