Mixed Yellu Bella

Year after year on the 14th of January or sometimes 15th, like in many Kannadiga homes, the tradition is to always have one thing fixed on the festive menu – Yellu Bella (pronounced yelloo-bella) (sesame seeds – jaggery). It is not much of a recipe at all but just a medley of simple ingredients as anyone can see it. What makes it special however is that, it is never made for eating alone but, in spite of the tedious work involved it is always prepared in quantities large enough to be shared with as many people as one possibly can.