Sesame or Til chutney is an innovative way to add calcium and other bone-friendly minerals and micronutrients while adding variety and taste to your meal.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: cumin seeds, Sesame, Calcium, Bone-health, Super seeds, Gingelly seeds, Til, Minerals
Servings: 2cups
Author: CURO
Ingredients
200gmsSesame seeds raw
5gmsCumin seeds
1small pcGingerpeeled,chopped
1cupMint/ Coriander leaveswashed
3/4cupLemon juice
to tasteGreen chillies
to tasteSalt
1/2-1 cupWater
Instructions
Heat a pan and add the cumin, dry roast on a low flame till evenly roasted and aromatic. Set aside to cool.
In the same pan, roast the sesame seed and set aside to cool.
Combine the sesame and cumin and grind to a coarse powder in the food processor.
Add the green chillies, ginger, and blend until you have a fine, damp coarse texture.
Add the coriander or mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt and grind to a fine paste.
Add 1/2 cup water and grind again for a thick runny paste.
Adjust the salt if required and transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.