Til Chutney
by Tarla Dalal
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.
Til Chutney recipe - How to make Til Chutney
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Makes 10 tablespoons
For Til Chutney
1/3 cup sesame seeds (til)
1 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp salt
For til chutney
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- 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 the {span class="bold1"}til chutney{/span} in an air-tight container and use as required.
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what is til chutney made of?
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what is til chutney made of? See below image of list of ingredients for til chutney.
roasting sesame seeds and coconut
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Heat a non-stick pan.
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Add 1/3rd cup 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.
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Stir sesame seeds continuously while roasting on medium heat.
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Dry roast sesame seeds (til) on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till golden brown. Roasting sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor and aroma. It also makes them crispier.
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Remove from the flame. Allow til to cool completely.
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In the same hot pan add 1 cup grated dry coconut (kopra). Dry coconut is a good source of medium-chain triglycerides (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.
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Stir grated dry coconut continuously while roasting on medium heat.
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Dry roast grated dry coconut (kopra) on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till light brown, stirring continuously while roasting. Dry roasting grated dry coconut enhances its nutty flavor and aroma. It also makes it crispier and gives it a slightly sweet taste.
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Cool roasted dry coconut completely.
making til chutney
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To make til chutney recipe | tilachi chutney | sesame seeds chutney powder | Maharashtrian til chutney | put the roasted sesame seeds (til) in a mixer.
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Add the roasted grated dry coconut (kopra).
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Add 2 tbsp 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.
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Add 1/2 tsp salt. Adding salt to sesame chutney enhances its flavor and brings out the other ingredients. It also helps to balance the sweetness and spice of the chutney. Salt is a natural preservative, so it can also help to extend the shelf life of the chutney.
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Blend to a coarse powder.
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til chutney | tilachi chutney | sesame seeds chutney powder | Maharashtrian til chutney | ready to serve with chapatis, dashmi roti, nachni bhakri, chawal bhakri.
pro tips for til chutney
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Add 1/4 cup 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.
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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.
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Adding salt to sesame chutney enhances its flavor and brings out the other ingredients. It also helps to balance the sweetness and spice of the chutney. Salt is a natural preservative, so it can also help to extend the shelf life of the chutney.
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Dry roasting grated dry coconut enhances its nutty flavor and aroma. It also makes it crispier and gives it a slightly sweet taste.
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Apply little melted ghee over chawal ki bhakri and pair it with some tilachi chutney to enjoy this delicous combo.
til chutney without coconut
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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)
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- Heat a non-stick pan, add the sesame seeds and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, combine the roasted sesame seeds, garlic, chilli powder, sugar, cumin seeds and salt in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste using approx. 6 tbsp of water.
- Store in an air-tight container, refrigerate and use as required.
Energy | 95 cal |
Protein | 1.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 3 g |
Fiber | 1.4 g |
Fat | 8.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 2.4 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin C | 0.8 mg |
Folic Acid | 7.2 mcg |
Calcium | 83.1 mg |
Iron | 1.2 mg |
Magnesium | 14 mg |
Phosphorus | 45.9 mg |
Sodium | 155.5 mg |
Potassium | 18.8 mg |
Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Your recipes are always good. I regularly follow your recipes. today I made a Til chutney. It was very very tasty. Til & garlic combination turns out to be fantastic