You must try these sesame seed recipes
A popular ingredient in Indian cuisine, sesame seeds are tiny oil-rich seeds that are packed with a sweet and nutty flavor. Available in distinct colors like brown, black, and white, these seeds are loaded with healthy fats, B vitamins, minerals protein, fiber, antioxidants, and plant compounds. You can add them to your favorite snacks or salads. Here are five best sesame seed recipes.
Til ka laddoo
Saute sesame seeds in canola oil until golden brown. Soak saffron in warm milk and keep aside. Melt some jaggery, add saffron milk to it, and stir well. Add softened khoya and the sesame seeds and blend well. Cool the mixture. Oil your palms, take small portions of the mixture, and shape them into balls. You can store the laddoos in an airtight container.
Sesame seed pulao
Wash rice with water and drain. Dry roast red chilies and sesame seeds in a pan and grind them. For the tempering, cook butter, cream, and fried nuts. Saute mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves in ghee. Add water, rice, salt and ground red chilies and sesame seeds mix, and cook well. Add the cream tempering, mix, cook well and serve hot.
Sesame seed cookies
These sesame seed cookies are thin crispy rounds that have an interesting flavor profile. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt and sieve the mixture. Add eggs, sesame seed paste, butter, and cumin seeds, and mix well. Make small balls from the dough, and roll them into cookie shapes. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy your cookies.
Til ka halwa
We all have savored gajar ka halwa and suji ka halwa, but have you ever tried til ka halwa? Soak white sesame seeds in water, drain, and grind them into a thick paste. In another mixer, grind peanut chikkis and sesame seeds. Cook the prepared paste in ghee. Add water, khoya, and jaggery and mix well. Garnish with cardamom powder and crushed chikki.
Til matar aloo
Dry roast fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, pomegranate seeds, and onion seeds. Coarsely grind this mixture. Saute garlic, ginger, and black sesame seeds in oil. Add chopped potatoes, onion, and white sesame seeds, and cook well. Add garam masala powder, chili powder, amchur powder, turmeric powder, salt, green peas, prepared ground powder, and green chilies, and cook well. Serve hot.
