Indian Sesame Seeds Recipes

Til Chikki

Sesame are also known as Til in India. They are used in a variety of Indian recipes ranging from sweets to savories. The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of til is Chikki. Til Chikki is a sweet that is mostly made during Makar Sankranti, where sesame seeds are mixed with melted jaggery to form sheets, that are cut and eaten once hardened.

In the same way you can make Til Ladu, an old but gold recipe.

Whole Wheat Coriander and Sesame Seeds Naan

In India, sesame seeds are used as a garnish, as a topping or even in gravies of different subzis. Black Sesame seeds are put over naan, like the Whole Wheat Coriander and Sesame Seeds Naan, to give their nutty flavor, roasted and grinded into pastes with other whole spices to form the base gravy of Hyderabadi subzis like

Mirch ka Salan and

Baghara Baingan

Till added to doughs to make delicious khakhras like til masala khakhra | healthy khakhra | spicy sesame wheat khakhra | how to make Gujarati masala khakhra at home | with step by step images.
masala khakhra is a nourishing snack to munch on at any time of the day. 

Sesame Seeds Recipes for Snacks

Khandvi

Sesame seeds make a great addition to different types of snacks. Due to its versatility, it can be added at any stage whether beginning or the end. A tadka of sesame seeds and curry leaves is poured over the Gujarati classic, Khandvi, along with coconut and coriander while a similar tempering is also poured over the ever tasty Khaman Dhokla.

Khaman Dhokla, Quick Microwave Khaman Dhokla

The seeds are can also be directly added to the batter of Mixed Dal Handvo, or be tossed along with stead Doodhi Muthias to coat them well. Roasted Sesame Seeds are super flavorful and full of nutty goodness which makes them an excellent garnish for a lot of dishes.

Doodhi Muthia

From Chatpata aloo, which has potatoes tossed in a bunch of different spices to Crackling Spinach, which is just simple fried spinach with oil, both use roasted sesame seeds as a garnish.

International Sesame Seeds Recipes

Stir Fried French Beans and Garlic

Tahini, is a middle eastern a roasted sesame seed dip which is served as a side dish with chips as a dip or used as an ingredient to make other dips like hummus and Baba Ganoush. White sesame seeds are also widely used to decorate artisanal breads and is seen used on burger buns and bagels.

Tahini Paste, Lebanese Tahini Paste

Sesame seeds are sprinkled over certain foods in a variety of Asian recipes like Sushi in Japanese or the Chinese Stir Fried French Beans and Garlic. Its unique taste is an extraordinary addition to a Mongolian Stir Fry of colorful vegetables or to a dipping sauce for Vegetable Dumplings.

Mongolian Stir Fry

If you want to know more about the Uses of Sesame Seeds, then you can check out our article on that.

Benefits of Sesame Seeds, Til

Sesame Seeds (Til) : These tiny white seeds are indeed a good source of protein. Half of 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. The lignans, a type of polyphenol, present in seed does wonders to naturally reduce cholesterol levels. See detailed benefits of sesame seeds. 

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