By Ujjainee Roy
January 26, 2024
Sesame seeds or til is a nutritious source of plant protein. Not only do they have a lot of fibre but they also support bone health and reduce inflammation. Here are some great Indian snacks you can made with sesame seeds.
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A traditional sweet made by combining sesame seeds with jaggery or sugar. The mixture is then flattened into thin sheets and cut into squares once it cools, creating a crunchy and sweet treat.
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This festive number is made by roasting sesame seeds and mixing with jaggery or sugar to form round ladoos. These sweet and nutty balls are often prepared during festivals like Makar Sankranti.
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These sweet fritters are made with rice, banana, coconut and a few spices including sesame. The sesame counteracts the sweetness and gives it a more balanced flavour.
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A tangy and sweet chutney made by blending sesame seeds, garlic, jaggery, and spices. This is a dry chutney so it's ideal to be served next to meals and not dry snacks like samosas or pakoras.
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This is a traditional Assamese dish made during the festival of Bihu. It consists of rice dumplings filled with a mixture of sesame seeds, jaggery, and grated coconut, which are then steamed.
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This nutty and savoury sesame seeds chutney is tempered and ground, and contains chillies, curry leaves, urad dal and tamarind.
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