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Sesame Chutney
Serves 4
15 mins
229 Kcal
Let's talk about sesame chutney—the nutty, toasty, and totally irresistible condiment that's here to jazz up your meals. With its bold, earthy flavor and creamy texture, sesame chutney is the perfect match for idlis, dosas, or even a bowl of warm rice. Packed with the goodness of sesame seeds and a punch of spices, this chutney is as versatile as it is delicious. A classic sesame chutney recipe starts with roasting sesame seeds until they're golden and fragrant—this step is where all that amazing nuttiness comes to life. Blend them with dry red chilies, tamarind, garlic, and a pinch of salt for that perfect balance of heat and tang. Add a splash of water and blend to a smooth paste, or keep it chunky if that's your vibe. For the final touch, a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida in hot oil takes the flavor game to the next level. What's great about sesame chutney? It's quick to make, loaded with nutrients, and pairs well with just about anything. Slather it on your sandwiches, use it as a dip for snacks, or mix it into your rice for a flavor-packed meal. Nutty, spicy, and ridiculously addictive, sesame chutney is a pantry essential you'll keep coming back to.
Ingredients required for Sesame Chutney
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup coconut
- 2 tbsp peanuts
- 1 tbsp tamarind
- 3 kashmiri red chilies
- 3 garlic cloves
- Salt
Cooking steps for Sesame Chutney
- 1Let's whip up some rich, nutty, and oh-so-delicious sesame chutney the perfect companion for your South Indian faves! It's creamy, zesty, and packed with layers of flavor that'll have you dipping everything in sight. Let's get to it!
- 2Heat a pan on low flame and toss in 2 tablespoons of peanuts. Roast them, stirring constantly, until they're crunchy and have those perfect little black spots. Once they're golden and fragrant, take them off the heat and set them aside to cool.
- 3In the same pan, add 3 tablespoons of white sesame seeds.
- 4Roast them until they turn a lovely light golden shade and start popping like tiny flavor fireworks. Remove them and let them cool along with the peanuts.
- 5Now grab a blender jar and throw in the roasted peanuts and sesame seeds along with 1 cup of fresh grated coconut (or desiccated coconut if that's what you've got).
- 6Add 1 tablespoon of seedless tamarind for that tangy kick, 2-3 small to medium garlic cloves for a hint of sharpness, and 3 deseeded Kashmiri or Byadagi red chilies for a smoky, mild heat.
- 7Don't forget to add salt to taste—it ties everything together!
- 8Pour in about 1 cup of water (or adjust to your desired consistency) and blend the whole mix until it's smooth and creamy. The result? A luscious, velvety sesame chutney that's bursting with nutty, spicy, and tangy vibes.
- 9Serve it up alongside idlis, dosas, rice kanji, or crispy South Indian snacks like uttapam, medu vada, or Mysore bonda. This recipe of sesame chutney is an absolute flavor bomb—perfect for elevating any meal or snack with its rich, earthy goodness.