Thala Guli

Thala Guli ('tah-lah 'goo lee) (Sinhala: තල ගුලි) also known as thala bola, gingelly or gingili balls or rolls, are traditional Sri Lankan sweetmeats, made with sesame seeds, salt and jaggery (palm sugar).

[1][2][3] Thala means sesame in Sinhala and guli or bola refers to whether they are made in the shape of a roll/cylinder or a ball/sphere.

Thala Guli is typically prepared from four basic components: white sesame seeds, desiccated coconut, jaggery and salt.

[4] Separately dry roast the sesame seeds, and desiccated coconut, until they are golden brown.

[5] They can be arranged on a serving plate however they are traditionally wrapped in pieces of white crêpe, waxed or baking paper with fringes at their ends.

Thala Guli