Also known as ‘Til’ in Hindi, white Sesame seeds is the oldest condiment known to humankind. The versatile white Sesame seed is grown in the entire continent and used in various cuisines globally. According to Ayurveda, the spice provides warmth to the body during winter. India is well famous for the Sesame seed, come winter, with a sweet called Gajak! A crispy millefeuille like texture made from white sesame seeds and jaggery. Sesame is widely used all around the world in tahini, hummus, and other mezze dishes! People of Japan use Sesame oil while cooking fish and sushi. Apart from it, the world-famous McDonald’s uses Sesame to garnish all its burgers.

Sesame seeds have many inherent health benefits and have been used in folk medicine for years. They may protect against heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

Here are some health benefits of sesame seeds.

Help in lowering Blood Pressure 

High blood pressure is a common disease nowadays, and it leads to heart diseases and stroke. The Sesame seeds are full of magnesium that helps to lower the blood pressure. Furthermore, lignans, vitamin E, and other such components in seeds help in preventing plaque from building in the arteries.

Encourages Skin Health 

The oil in the Sesame seeds helps the skin remain soft and agile. It is full of anti-inflammatory properties that heal the redness, sores, and other facial skin issues. Mix one tablespoon olive oil with two tablespoons of crushed Sesame seeds and apply the mixture on your face. Try it twice a week for the best result.

Improves Digestion

The seeds are highly rich in fiber and unsaturated fatty acids that help in improving the digestion process. The oil of the seed lubricates the intestine while the fiber smoothens the bowel movements.

May Aid Blood Sugar Control

The Sesame seeds are low in carbohydrates and are high in protein. As a result, they help in controlling blood sugar. It contains pinoresinol, a compound that regulates blood sugar. It has a digestive enzyme maltase, which is used as a sweetener for some food products.

Good Source of Energy

According to various research and studies, Sesame seeds are a good source of energy as they have high-fat components. It contains healthful fats such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and Omega-6. The fiber, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus in the seeds help in boosting the energy level.

After going through some of the health benefits of Sesame seeds, let us have a look at some recipes for white Sesame seeds. Order it from an online Indian grocery store and enjoy the dish with your family and friends.

Sesame Chicken 

Cook chunky chicken pieces by baking them with sesame seeds and oil. It’s a Chinese dish and takes only 20 minutes to serve. You will definitely love the deep-fried and crispy chicken coated with a sweet and savory sesame sauce. Garnished with seeds, the dish is perfect to go with a bowl of rice. You just need boneless chicken breasts, flour, sesame seeds, mushrooms, spring onions, garlic, coriander seeds, garlic to make a perfect dish.

Sesame seed cookies 

Cookies are loved by all and are found in almost every house. Add some sesame seeds to your diet by baking some Oats cookies. These are not just good for the health, but will also bring delicious flavor to your table. You can eat them during your snack time and serve them to the guest

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad 

Revel in the goodness of chicken wrapped in Asian flavors and garnished with sesame. The Asian salad is perfect for the taste as well as nutrition. Enjoy the crispy, fresh almonds, sesame seeds, tossed with tender sliced grilled chicken with a delicious stuffing.

Til ke laddoo

Laddo is quite common in Indian households. During winters, people prepare and store the laddoo and enjoy the sweet whole season. We bet you won’t be to say no to these sweet treats! These winter treats help you stay warm on cold days and protects you from the colds.