Enhance your immunity with sesame-jaggery delights

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Deepak Soni

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Why Sesame Seeds?

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Benefits of Jaggery

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Ingredients You'll Need

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Step 1: Toast the Sesame Seeds

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Step 2: Melt the Jaggery

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Step 3: Combine & Shape

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A Winter Must-Have

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SHOW US SOME

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