TeelGul Laadu |तीळगूळाचे लडु |ಎಳ್ಳುಬೆಲ್ಲ using MicroWave

'Sesame Jaggery' balls or Laddu in HIndi.This is prepared during the festival of 'Makar Sankranti' also know as 'Makara Sankramana'.This is mainly worshipping 'SUN'.This festival is celebrated with different tradition all over India.In Maharashtra and Karnataka, this Teelgul (Marathi) or Ellubella(Kannada) is prepared.

I have tried to simplify the method keeping 'beginners' in mind.I have made Jaggery Syrup in Microwave.
Time required : 60 minutes
Servings :  12 to 15 balls depending on size.

INGREDIENTS :
Selecting Jaggery :Do not use the hard one or the one comes in cubes.that is not meant for melting.Also it will be as hard as it was after the syrup cools down.Use the soft version,famously knows as 'chikki cha gul (Meaning : Jaggery for making Chikki).
     In USA, I was lucky enough to get powdered soft jaggery which you will see in photo below.Soft jaggery is easy to cut or mash.

1. JAGGERY(Finely mashed or powdered) - 2/3 Cup
2. Roasted Sesame seeds (I roasted at home.you can get in the market as well) - 1 Cup
   
3. Ghee or Clarified butter - 1/2 cup (You might not need all of it.  
4. Dry coconut powder   2 Tb Spoon.I have colored it with edible color.You can use color of your choice or simply keep as it is.If you use colored coconut powder, atleast 1 Tbsp for each color.
   

Prerequisites :

1. A microwave safe bowl, greased generously with ghee.
2. A plate,greased with Ghee to keep the balls
3. Some water in a bowl. 
4. Greases laddle

STEPS:

• In the greased bowl transfer the jaggery.Keep it for "Express cook" that is on high wattage for 7 to 8 minute in total.I suggest divide these minutes into two or 3 parts in order to avoid burning of jagery.
• You will get the jaggery syrup as you see in the picture.
  
• To that add the roasted Sesame seed and mix well with laddle.This should be done little quick because jaggery starts to cool down becoming solid again.
• Now grease yout hands with ghee, then wet with water and start making Laadu or Laddu of around 1 inch size.
• A soon as the ball is ready, dip into dry coconut powder and keep in the plate that is already greased.Repeat this for every Ball
• Teelgul Laadu are ready to serve. 
  
  
  
    

 TIPS :

• I suggest ceramic bowl for Microwave.
• Dip each ball into coconut powder as soon as it is ready because once cooled down,coconut may not stick properly.
• I have added Sesame seeds 1 cup because I like its aroma.If you want, you can reduce the quanity.
• Do not add all of sesame seeds at a time.Do it in little parts to avoid the total mess and that way seeds will be spread evenly in Jagggery syrup.