Black Sesame Seed Chutney Recipe, Tilkut Maharashtrian Accompaniment
by Tarla Dalal
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black sesame seed chutney recipe | tiklut chutney | Maharashtrian dry chutney is a nutri-dense accompaniment to main meals. Learn how to make tiklut chutney.
To make black sesame seed chutney, heat a small broad non-stick pan, add the sesame seeds and dry roast on a medium flame for 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool completely. In the same small non-stick pan, add all the other ingredients, except the garlic and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool completely. Combine the dry roasted black sesame seeds, coconut-chilli mixture, garlic and salt in a mixer and blend till smooth without any water. Serve or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.
Although white and black sesame seeds are available in the market, the black sesame seeds have a more rustic flavour and stronger aroma. It is just right for traditional recipes like this tiklut chutney.
Although the black sesame is the focus of this Maharashtrian dry chutney, other ingredients like red chillies, coconut, coriander seeds, etc., help the black sesame to shine without overwhelming the diner.
So, stick to this blend of ingredients and proportions to get the ideal Tilkut. In Maharashtrian families, this chutney is usually served as an accompaniment with rice flour bhakri. You can also enjoy it with other healthy rotis like oats mooli roti or jowar bhakri and a sabzi of your choice.
This black sesame seed chutney is a good source of calcium – a nutrient needed for maintaining healthy bones. Each tablespoon of this chutney fulfils about 10% of our daily need for calcium. Further, it is also a good source of fibre, which helps to maintain blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Thus this chutney can be relished by heart patients and diabetics.
Try other Maharashtrian accompaniments like Red Chilli Thecha or Dry Garlic Chutney.
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For black sesame seed chutney- To make black sesame seed chutney, heat a small broad non-stick pan, add the sesame seeds and dry roast on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and cool completely.
- In the same small non-stick pan, add all the other ingredients, except the garlic and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and cool completely.
- Combine the dry roasted black sesame seeds, coconut-chilli mixture, garlic and salt in a mixer and blend till smooth without any water.
- Serve or store the black sesame seed chutney in an air-tight container. Use as required.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tbsp
Energy | 29 cal |
Protein | 0.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 1.2 g |
Fiber | 0.8 g |
Fat | 2.3 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 0.3 mg |
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