Chocolate Tilgul Laddu – A Modern Twist to a Traditional sweet

Tilgul laddus are a popular sweet in India during the festival of Makar Sankranti. This winter festival marks the day when the sun enters Makar Rashi (Capricorn), signaling longer days ahead. Traditionally, families prepare tilgul with sesame seeds, jaggery, and peanuts to share with loved ones. It is a way to spread sweetness and warmth during the cold season.

In many regions, Makar Sankranti is known by different names—Uttarayan in Gujarat, Lohri in Punjab, and Pongal in South India. Farmers celebrate this time after completing most of the hard work for the Rabi crop, making it a festival of gratitude and joy. In Maharashtra, it is customary to distribute tilgul laddus to family and friends with the saying, “Tilgul ghya, god god bola” (Take tilgul and speak sweetly).

Tilgul Laddu with twist

This recipe adds a delicious twist to the classic version by blending in peanut butter and chocolate. The result is a protein-rich, flavor-packed laddu that keeps the goodness of sesame seeds while appealing to modern taste buds. Kids will love the chocolatey flavor, and adults will appreciate the health benefits of this superfood sweet.

Make these chocolate tilgul laddus this Sankranti to enjoy a perfect mix of tradition and modern flavor. They are quick to prepare, full of nutrients, and guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

Tips and Variations:

Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a richer flavor.
Add chopped dry fruits like almonds, cashews, or pistachios for crunch.
Replace peanut butter with almond butter for a nuttier twist.
Add a pinch of cardamom powder for a subtle traditional touch.
Shape the mixture into bars instead of laddus for a modern look.

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Chocolate and Peanut butter Tilgul

These Sankranti special laddus with a twist will definitely make kids happy. These ladoos made using peanut butter and chocolate are full of protein & til is the superfood with lot of health benefits.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course: Dessert, Snack, sweets

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup Sesame seeds
1/2 cup Grated Jaggery
1/4 cup Peanut Butter
1 bar Semi sweet milk chocolate

Method

Heat up a pan and add 1 cups of sesame seeds, roast them until light brown in color. When the seeds starts crackling, switch off the flame and transfer them into grinding jar. Grind little coarse.
Add 1/2 cup grated Jaggary and 1/4 cup Peanut butter, Mix everything very well and make small laddus.
Boil water in a saucepan, place heatproof bowl over it, make sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl.
Break semi sweet chocolate and put it into bowl. Keep the flame medium. Chocolate will melt slowly, stir in between.
Dip laddu in melted chocolate and coat it well. Decorate it in your way. Let them dry completely. Peanut butter chocolate Tilgul laddu is ready. Enjoy with friends and family.

Notes

If the mixture looks too dry, add some more peanut butter.
You can use roasted peanuts along with sesame seeds.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TILGUL LADDU WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND STEP BY STEP PHOTOS

Heat up a pan and add 1 cups of sesame seeds, roast them until light brown in color. When the seeds starts crackling, switch off the flame and transfer them into grinding jar. Grind little coarse.