This is due to the falling temperatures or the piles of soft and warm blankets on our bed, these winter months make each of us lazy and slow. While we love the fact that the nights are longer, we look for ways (read excuses) to snuggle it up in our bed in broad daylight. This might be the ideal situation for some of us, but not for all; many have to be awake and work like in any other season. However, when these winter months make us lethargic, they also provide us with foods that give us the exact boost of energy we need. Of the many special winter ingredients that are making a comeback towards the end of the year, til (sesame) is one of the most helpful. It is designed to help you warm up and give you an energy boost. Plus, the list of special warm, sweet and savory winter tile-based recipes makes it easy to devour this beneficial seed.
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According to nutritionist Rupali Dutta, “sesame seeds contain healthy fats like polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega-6s, making them a great source of energy. The seeds are also high in fiber, zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamin E that help boost immunity. ” Combine these sesame seeds with gur / gud (jaggery) to make ladoo, chikki or other snacks and stock up until this season.
Winter special: 5 recipes for warmth and energy in winter:
To God Ladoo:
Made from the common winter ingredients known for their warming properties and other health benefits, the til gud ladoo is the perfect way to dispel hunger and laziness this winter. All you need is til, gud and some cardamom powder and ghee. You can enjoy the ladoos warm or store them in an airtight container for later consumption. Click here for the recipe.
Til Gud Ladoo is a delicious winter special
2. To Poli:
If you love the traditional Maharashtrian dish – Puran Poli – you will surely like Til Poli too. Til poli is a hearty and sweet chapati or flatbread made from toasted til / sesame seeds, jaggery and whole wheat flour along with maida and is usually prepared during the Makar Sankranti festival. It’s a quick and easy recipe with simple ingredients. Click here for the recipe.
3. Til Ki Barfi:
A quick and easy recipe, til ki barfi is a must in winter. Til-Ki-Barfi is made by mixing rich and creamy khoya with jaggery and til mix, cutting it into a diamond shape and impressing your guests with this unique winter special barfi. Here is the recipe for you.
Til ki barfi is a quick and easy recipe
4. Til ki chikki
Are you talking about winter til recipes and not mentioning the famous til ki chikki? Well, that’s not possible, is it? Till Ki Chikki is a crispy winter snack that is enjoyed during the season but is specially made for festivals like Lohri and Makar Sankranti. This crispy brittle to chikki can be stored and enjoyed for months due to its long shelf life. Here is the recipe for you.
5. Coconut to ladoo
Coconut til ladoo is one of the easiest solutions to satisfy your sweet cravings this winter. These ladoos are made from just three ingredients – coconut, sesame, and dates. The recipe uses dates as an alternative to sugar so you don’t have to worry much about the calories. Here is the recipe for you.
Coconut Til Ladoo is delicious
Enjoy these delicious tile-based recipes that will help you weather the winter while giving you that much-needed boost of energy.
