Seasoning Mixture and Basic Recipes - Sesame Seed Powder

Ingredients

• 100 g/4 oz sesame seeds

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup grated (shredded) copra

• 10 dried red chilies

• 5 mi/ 1 tsp asafoetida

• 20 mi/ 4 tsp oil

• salt

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Method:

1. Fry the sesame seeds, copra, chilies and asafoetida in the oil for a few minutes until lightly browned.  

2. Grind to a coarse powder, adding salt to taste. Store in an airtight container and serve with plain hot rice and ghee.