til chutney recipe |
tilachi chutney |
sesame seeds chutney powder |
Maharashtrian til chutney | with 15 amazing images.
Til chutney is a traditional chutney from the Indian state of Maharashtra. Learn how to make
tilachi chutney.
Til chutney, a
Maharashtrian chutney made with sesame seeds, is also known as
tilachi chutney in Maharashtra and
sesame seeds chutney powder in some parts of India.
To make
til chutney, heat a non-stick pan, add the sesame seeds and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes, stirring continuously while roasting.Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely. In the same pan heat grated dry coconut and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes, stirring continuously while roasting. Cool. Once cooled, combine the roasted sesame seeds, roasted grated dry coconut , chilli powder, and salt in a mixer and blend to a coarse powder. Store
til chutney in an air-tight container and use as required.
Main ingredients for
til chutney.
sesame seeds (til). These tiny white seeds are indeed a good source of
protein. Half of the daily requirement of
calcium is fulfilled by consuming ½ cup of
sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are a
storehouse of iron,
folic acid and help to prevent iron deficiency
anaemia and boost your energy.
grated dry coconut (kopra). Dry coconut is a good source of
medium chain fatty acids (MCTs), which are a type of fat that is easily digested and absorbed by the body. MCTs can help to boost metabolism and promote weight loss.
chilli powder. Chilli powder adds heat and flavor to sesame chutney. It also helps to balance out the other flavors in the chutney, such as the sweetness of the coconut.
Sesame seeds chutney powder is a favourite
Maharashtrian accompaniment for
chapatis,
dashmi roti,
nachni bhakri,
chawal bhakri in Maharashtra, and is often prepared in the dry form and stored at room temperature for 4 days.
We also show you how to make til chutney without coconut. Use 1/4 cup
sesame seeds (til), 1 tbsp roughly
chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp
chilli powder, 1/2 tsp
sugar, 1/2 tsp
cumin seeds (jeera). Look at the bottom of the recipe page on how to make
til chutney without coconut.
Pro tips for
til chutney. 1. Dry roasting grated dry coconut enhances its nutty flavor and aroma. It also makes it crispier and gives it a slightly sweet taste. 2. Chilli powder adds heat and flavor to sesame chutney. It also helps to balance out the other flavors in the chutney, such as the sweetness of the coconut. 3. Roasting sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor and aroma. It also makes them crispier.
Enjoy
til chutney recipe |
tilachi chutney |
sesame seeds chutney powder |
Maharashtrian til chutney | with step by step photos.