Every Year winters have come knocking at our doorsteps and everyone across the world, people are preparing for the winter in one or other ways. In the Indian region especially in the northern parts of the country, quilts and woolens are out. Also what you consume is equally important.
Warming foods, spices, and hot beverages have started making a coming on menus and dining around the world, and while we’re all aware of the other items like cinnamon, ginger, garlic, cloves, etc. Sesame seed, or til, is one of these foods, which is used across the world in several winter sweets and food items.
Sesame is one of the oldest plants and is one of the oldest oilseeds known to the world. It is native to India and has been used in various Indian dishes. But winter is the best season to consume sesame seeds because they’re filled with good content of oil and fats. Many traditional foods are served in winter festivals like Makar Sankranti and Lohri which have sesame seeds in them. Sesame seeds are also related to longevity and prosperity in religious ways. Ayurveda has also honored these sesame seeds because of their warming characteristic, which is why they are also used in making Ayurveda medicines.
The sesame is a tropical crop that requires hot climatic conditions during the growing period. The temperature in which sesame is grown between 25 °C and 35 °C. Climate conditions like Frost conditions, heavy rains, or prolonged drought are not at all good for sesame seeds grown area or crop. Extreme temperatures can affect the growth of the crop. The harvest time is usually between 3 to 4 months after planting the seeds.
Indians consume sesame seeds during winters in the following ways
- Sesame seeds balls (Ladoo)
- Sesame seeds bars (barfi)
- Sesame Seeds with rice (Pulao)
- Chicken Salad with sesame
The Japanese people rightly say, that “Food is to be tested by eyes first & then by the tongue”. They pay attention to the way the food looks & use sesame seeds for garnish, with the right crunch and added flavor.
Japanese use sesame spread over any dishes after grinding them. Also, the Southeast Asian country’s consumption is highest and especially in Japanese & Chinese cuisines.
Even the Middle Eastern people have a unique way of consuming Sesame seeds. In the middle east people eat Tahini and Halva regularly. For Tahini Sesame seeds are ground into a thick paste. Tahini is used as a dip & further used to make many delectable dishes. Nowadays it is also added to the peanut butter for that extra nutty flavor.
The Middle Eastern countries have contributed quite a lot when it comes to Sesame and its world-famous recipes. Halva is one of the sweet delicacies made from Sesame paste, dry fruits, honey, and various flavor. It is widely consumed in the Middle Eastern region and various regions across the globe. Each one has its unique version of the recipe for halva, but all are without dairy and gluten-free.
India is one of the major sesame exporter. Organic Products India, one of the leading and top most organic products manufacturers in India. We manufacturer organic and conventional oil seed. We are a leading sesame supplier exporting organic and conventional sesame seeds all over the world. There are many sesame exporters in India but Veerral Agro Tech and Organic Products India are one of the most leading processors of sesame seeds in India for many years. As we are also known as premium quality sesame seeds suppliers from India.
