Oats Sesame Fudge | Til Oats ki Burfi with Jaggery | Oats Sesame Burfi Recipe
Oats Sesame Seeds Fudge with step by step photos recipe. This oats burfi featuring jaggery, rolled oats and sesame seeds, is a delicious twist to on an old favorite munching sweets.The oats add into this fudge gives a great texture and taste to the recipe.
It is healthy, super delicious and easy to prepare recipe! They are great snacks for kids too. These are Vegan and Gluten Free.A classic oats sesame fudge recipe that literally does melt in your mouth! This popular sweet is a twist to normal fudge recipe, there is no sugar inside, no milk based products just made with oats, sesame seeds, milk powder and jaggery, how healthy isn't?
Burfi is an traditional Indian sweet(fudge) generally made with milk based sweets (a type of Indian mithai) loaded with nuts. There are many varieties of burfi made with besan, coconut, cashews, pistachio, chocolate, peanuts. The main ingredients of barfi include condensed milk or milk or mawa and sugar.
But in this recipe we didn't used any milk based products like no condensed milk or milk using just a tablespoon of milk powder to binding the barfi all together.
Health Benefits of Oats and Sesame for Toddlers and Kids:
1. Oats contain fiber, calcium, proteins and Vitamin B which are known to help in children's development2. Sesame seeds are good in anti-oxidants.
Let's check out what we need for this til oats ki burfi with jaggery recipe
Prep time : 10 minutes
Cook time : 15-20 minutes.
Total time : 25-30 minutes
Course : Sweets / Healthy Sweet
Cuisine : Indian
Author : Jolly Makkar
Makes : 16 fudge
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 240 ml
Ingredients :
Til/Sesame seeds – 3/4 cupJaggery/Gud – 3/4 cup
Rolled Oats - 3/4 cup
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Water – 2 tbsp
Green Cardamom powder / elaichi – 1/4 tsp
Milk powder – 1 tbsp
Grated almonds - 1/2 tbsp for garnish
Preparation Method :
1. On a pan, dry roast the sesame seeds in it for 2-3 minutes or until they pop and turn pink in color. Keep stirring so that the seeds do not burn as they will turn bitter. Transfer into a plate and all them to cool completely.
2. On the same pan, dry roast the oats low flame for about a minute or till they are light brown and release a nice aroma. Keep aside and let them cool.
3. Coarsely grind both of them (roasted sesame and oats) to a coarse powder, and do not pulse for a very long time as the mixture will turn sticky because of the oil in the seeds. keep aside.
4. Grease the plastic sheet/plate/foil/butter paper with little ghee and keep aside for later use.
5. In a same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee, melt it. Now add jaggery with 2 tbsp of water. Melt it on low flame until jaggery melts completely or bubbles form. Keep stirring continuously. Do not over cook.
6. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
7. Now add the oats and sesame seeds powder along with 1 tablespoon of milk powder. Mix well on low flame. Cook it for 2-3 minutes.
8. Mix very well with a spatula and allow the mixture to cook until it leaves the pan. This will take about 3-5 minutes. Keep stirring continuously to ensure the mixture does not catch the bottom of the pan.
9. Transfer the mixture on greased sheet or tray and With the help of the sheet press and make it smooth. With the help of spatula and give shape.
10. While the mixture is still hot garnish the fudge with almond slivers and press slightly so that the slivers stick to the fudge.
11. Cut the fudge in desired shapes using a pizza cutter or sharp knife before it sets. The fudge sets fast in cold weather. Let it set for 15 minutes.
12. Oats Sesame Burfi is ready to serve and transfer them to air tight container. Enjoy!!
Tips and Tricks:
- Vegans, can use vegan butter (available in market) or can use coconut oil too.
- Keep stirring continuously while roasting and even while adding the fine powders into the jaggery syrup, so that the mixture won't burn it.
- Instead of jaggery you can even use any sugar (other than refined sugar).
- For the burfi / fudge to set/harden instantly, keep the tray in the fridge for about 5-10 mins.
- Store them in an air-tight container for longer shelf life.These stay good up to a 7-10 days at room temperature, and up to a month when refrigerated.
25 comments
What a beautiful way to use oats! I love that you have used jaggery here and not refined sugar. The barfi looks absolutely brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLoved this healthy burfi with oats and sesame. Easy to make and healthy sweet as well. Your burfi looks totally delicious too.
ReplyDeleteOats amd Sesame seeds fudge with jaggery is such a healthy delicious treat Jolly ! This fudge would make up a fun snack for all ages.
ReplyDeleteLoved this healthy and mouthwatering fudge recipe Jolly. A great way to feed oats to kids and adults who hate oats. Can't wait to try. Thanks for the awesome idea.
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ReplyDeleteThese are perfect bite size treats for kids and adults. Delicious post lunch or dinner treat to satisfy sweet cravings too. Love all the ingredients used.
ReplyDeletePerfect snack for kids and adults or even as dessert. And also a good way to get kids to enjoy oats. Easy to make and love how thin you've made them.
ReplyDeleteHealthy and delicious way for satisfying the sweet cravings. These sesame and oats barfi are perfect to enjoy anytime. Looks delicious and great for kids.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a couple of pieces of that fudge now, after feasting it with my eyes. Love the oats twist to this, to make it absolutely guilt free...
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought oats can be used to make a burfi and make it taste so good? This would be the perfect ending to a meal and the oats in it would assuage any guilt I feel.
ReplyDeleteWith the goodness of oats and sesame seeds this must be delicious treat for diet conscious people. So healthy and guilt free treat. Very tempting pictures.
ReplyDeleteI have a big sweet tooth and this fudge recipe will satisfy my sweet tooth in much healthy way. Love love the recipe. Very innovative to use sesame and oats together. So healthy and delicious!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Wow!!. Such an amazing recipe you have here. I am sure my kids will be thrilled if I make this. Love the use of boh oats and sesame seeds.
ReplyDeleteOats barfi sounds so awesome and inspite of being sweet, can easily be called as healthy. Excellent post.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a yummy looking burfi. Combination of sesame seeds and oats sounds nutritious and delicious. I just want to pick one up through the screen :-)
ReplyDeleteJolly ,
ReplyDeleteThis fudge is absolutely mouthwatering. I like the combination of sesame seeds and jaggery and the oats certainly add another layer of flavor and nutritional value.
Great share!
A great snacking option that is healthy, delicious and easy to make. Loved how this is vegan and gluten free too.
ReplyDeleteOats sesame burfi looks yummy. This is perfect for kids, which is filled with nutrition and calcium.
ReplyDeletewhats not to like about this Oats sesame barfi! All the ingredients are wholesome and makes delicious snack that can be enjoyed by everyone!
ReplyDeleteBite sized yummy treats suitable for any occasion..I make oats sesame laddus which we love at home. Net time i will try this barfi version!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a simple recipe and it has all of my favorite ingredients. Love using sesame in Burfis and this one with oats is a great idea. Perfect for the festival season!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of adding oats in the classic sesame chikki/fudge. This is definitely a healthy and delicious grab and go snack.
ReplyDeleteI think I am in sweet heaven. I love til barfis and this just hits all the high notes. Love it
ReplyDeleteThis fudge looks so easy yet healthy and delicious. With just few ingredients I'm so glad you can make such healthy snack.
ReplyDeletethis is like a great recipe to finish up my bag of oats in my pantry and the usage of jaggery as a sweteener is great for those mid-meals sugar cravings too
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