Make black and white sesame laddus easily at home on Makar Sankranti, know the recipe

Makar Sankranti 2026 Special Recipe: Now only 2 days are left for the festival of Makar Sankranti, so people have started preparations. On this day, when Lord Sun enters Capricorn from Sagittarius, Makar Sankranti is celebrated. This day is completely dedicated to Lord Sun. On this day, there is a tradition of bathing in holy rivers and eating khichdi. Apart from this, sesame laddus are made on this auspicious occasion which is also considered the main prasad of this day. If you are also thinking of making black and white sesame laddus at home this Makar Sankranti, then we have brought some easy recipes for you.

Ingredients of Black Sesame Laddu

250 grams black sesame
200 grams jaggery broken into small pieces
1 small piece ginger
1\2 cup water

Recipe for making black sesame laddus

To make black sesame laddu on Makar Sankranti, first of all clean the sesame seeds thoroughly and wash them with 2 to 3 cups of water so that if there is soil inside it, it can be removed. Now spread it on a clean cloth in the sun so that its water dries up. Now to make laddu, place the pan on the gas, let it become hot, then add sesame seeds in it and fry it well, then take out the sesame seeds in a plate. Now add 1/2 cup of water in the same pan and break the jaggery into small pieces and add it. Cook the jaggery till it melts well. When the jaggery melts well and bubbles start forming, it starts leaving the pan from the sides. Then understand that the Paag is perfect or pour water and jaggery syrup in it in a bowl. If it is ready, it will settle at the bottom and will not wash off. Check it with your hands. If it starts forming laddus, then it is ready.

Importance of sesame laddu

Making and eating sesame laddus has special significance on Makar Sankranti. It is said that this day has a deep connection with Til and for this reason this festival is also known as Til Sankranti. Sesame seeds are believed to be blessed by Lord Yama and that is why they are known as the seeds of immortality. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, it is advised that black sesame seeds should be offered in temples to avoid the ill effects of Saturn or Rahu. One should also consume sesame laddus made from jaggery and white hearts.