Khasi black sesame chutney
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Roasted black sesame ground with onion, chilli and salt into a smoky paste served with rice and meat.
Region: Meghalaya (Khasi Hills)Occasion: Everyday mealsTime: 15 minServes: 6Vegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup black sesame seeds
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2–3 green or dried red chillies
- 1 small piece ginger
- Salt to taste
- A little water
Method
- Dry-roast the sesame on low heat until it crackles and smells nutty. Cool.
- Roast the chillies lightly.
- Grind or pound the sesame, chillies, onion, ginger and salt with a little water into a thick paste.
- Serve with jadoh, plain rice or boiled pork.
History
Black sesame is a traditional crop of the Khasi Hills and is used in chutneys as well as in dohneiiong.
Significance
Sesame chutney adds flavour and nutrition to simple rice meals.