Winters in India come with cold mornings, warm sweaters, and…
the smell of freshly made til laddoos in the kitchen.
These tiny round treats are more than just sweets —
they’re little winter protectors.
Sesame seeds and jaggery are both known for keeping the body warm, strong, and full of energy.
No wonder our parents and grandparents swear by them!
And the best part?
Til laddoos are super fun (and surprisingly easy) to make with a little help from your parents.
Let’s make some winter magic in the kitchen.
🌟 Why Til Laddoos Are Perfect for Winter
- Sesame seeds (til) keep your body warm
- Jaggery boosts immunity and strengthens your bones
- Ghee adds energy and improves digestion
- Great for school snacks
- Super quick to make
- Kids can help with mixing, shaping, and tasting (the best part!)
These laddoos are like tiny power balls — full of strength, heat, and health.
🥣 Ingredients Kids Need (Parents Help With Heating)
- 1 cup sesame seeds (til)
- ½ cup grated jaggery (gur)
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- Optional: chopped nuts, cardamom powder
Parents handle the heating steps.
Kids handle the fun parts — mixing and rolling!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step (Kid-Friendly Instructions)
1. Roast the Sesame Seeds
Parents gently roast the sesame seeds for 3–4 minutes until they smell toasty.
Kids can watch and stir (with supervision).
The kitchen will suddenly smell warm and yummy.
2. Melt the Jaggery
Parents heat jaggery with a spoon of ghee.
It melts into a golden, sticky syrup.
Kids can help by carefully watching the colour change.
3. Mix Everything Together
Turn off the flame.
Add roasted sesame seeds (and nuts or cardamom if you like).
Kids can help stir with a spoon.
It’s like mixing winter sunshine.
4. Roll Into Laddoos
Let the mixture cool slightly — warm enough to touch but not hot.
Now the fun begins!
Kids can take small portions and roll them into tiny laddoos.
It’s a bit sticky…
a bit warm…
and a lot of fun.
❄️ Winter Superpowers Inside Every Laddoo
These laddoos help kids:
- stay warm on cold school mornings
- fight winter coughs and colds
- build stronger immunity
- stay active and energetic
- get natural sweetness without refined sugar
One til laddoo a day is like a mini health shield.
💛 A Little Note for Parents
Kids love recipes that let them touch, roll, and shape things.
Til laddoos give them a sense of achievement while teaching them about winter ingredients and traditional Indian cooking.
Plus, they’re much healthier than packaged sweets.
A Tiny Thought Before You Eat
Every winter treat has a story —
and til laddoos tell the story of warmth, love, and old-fashioned goodness.
Roll them with your hands.
Eat them with a smile.
Share them with your family.
Because some recipes don’t just warm your body —
they warm your heart too.
