Sweet sesame thala guli dessert, popular in Sri Lankan households

Thala Guli – A tasty and beautiful sweet

  • Thala Guli, which translates to “sesame balls” in Sinhalese, is a popular Sri Lankan sweet treat enjoyed throughout the country.
  • Sweet and Nutty Delight: Thala Guli features a sweet filling made with jaggery or sugar, often combined with coconut, and a nutty exterior coated in sesame seeds.
  • Two Shapes, One Great Taste: Thala Guli can be found in two main shapes: small balls or small rolls. Both offer the same delicious combination of sweet and nutty.
  • Thala Guli is a staple during Sri Lankan festivals and celebrations
  • Enjoy the delightful combination of sweet, nutty, and slightly chewy with Sri Lankan Thala Guli!

Suitable for
: Vegetarian
Ingredients
: Sesame Seeds, Coconut, Jaggery, cardamom
Category
: Street Foods
Place of Origin
: Sri Lanka
Close-up of sweet sesame seed balls known as thala guli in Sri Lanka
Sweet sesame thala guli dessert, popular in Sri Lankan households