Sesame Aluwa

Here is the Milkmaid Sesame Aluwa recipe for you all. A traditional Sri Lankan delicacy made from Sesame.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Milkmaid: 1 small tin
  • Water : ¾ tin
  • Sugar : 500 g
  • Cut stewed pineapple :200g
  • Roasted sesame :150 g
  • Margarine: 45 – 50 g
  • Chopped cashew :30 g
  • Ginger preserve : 3 tbsps.
  • Cardamom : 6 nos. crushed
  • Vanilla : 2 tablespoons

METHOD:

  • In a saucepan , mix milkmade, water and sugar, and cook until thick. Then add stewed pineapple and ginger preserve. Further cook for a few minutes till water evaporates.
  • Then add 60g of sesame, cardamoms and vanilla. Cook until ball consistency is formed.
  • Take off fire and spread mixture on the table. Sprinkle rest of the sesame seeds on top and roll out. Cut into diamond shaped pieces.