Mesmara Hulled White Sesame Seeds – Cleaned & Dehulled | Til / Nuvvulu | 400g

Sesame has been part of Indian cooking and food traditions for generations. Known as Til, Nuvvulu, Ellu and Yellu in different parts of India, sesame seeds are used in everything from laddoos and chikkis to chutneys, podis, rotis and everyday cooking. Mesmara Hulled White Sesame Seeds are cleaned and dehulled to give you the soft, pale sesame kernel with a naturally mild, nutty flavour. Use them whole, lightly toast them, grind them into a powder or make your own sesame paste: one simple ingredient, hundreds of ways to use it.

What Are Hulled White Sesame Seeds?

Sesame seeds come naturally with a thin outer hull. Hulled sesame seeds have this outer layer removed, leaving the lighter-coloured sesame kernel. Compared with unhulled sesame, hulled white sesame has a softer texture and a milder, creamier flavour, making it particularly convenient for many culinary applications. Sesame is the seed of Sesamum indicum and is known by different names across India, one of the country's oldest cultivated oilseed crops with a long history as both a food ingredient and oilseed.

• Til / Teel: Hindi and several North Indian languages
• Nuvvulu: Telugu
• Ellu / Yellu: Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam
• Til: Marathi
• Tal: Gujarati

Why Choose Mesmara Hulled White Sesame?

• Cleaned and dehulled white sesame seeds
• Naturally mild, nutty flavour and soft texture
• Easy to toast, grind or use whole
• Ideal for Indian sweets and savoury recipes
• Excellent for chutneys, podis and spice blends
• Suitable for baking and toppings
• Plant-based, naturally gluten-free pantry staple

How To Use White Sesame Seeds

You don't need a complicated recipe to enjoy sesame. Use it whole, toast it, grind it or blend it. Here are some of the easiest ways:

1. Sesame Chutney: Lightly toast the sesame seeds and grind them with chilli, garlic, coconut or other ingredients according to your recipe. The toasted sesame adds a rich, nutty flavour.
2. Sesame Podi: Dry roast sesame seeds and combine them with dried chillies, lentils, cumin and salt. Grind into a coarse powder and enjoy with hot rice, idli or dosa.
3. Sesame Laddoo: Combine toasted sesame seeds with jaggery to make traditional sesame laddoos, a simple combination with a distinctly Indian flavour.
4. Sesame Chikki: Combine roasted sesame seeds with melted jaggery to make traditional til chikki, perfect for festivals and homemade snacks.
5. Sesame Roti: Add sesame seeds directly to roti or chapati dough for a pleasant nutty flavour and subtle crunch.
6. Topping For Bread & Baked Foods: Sprinkle sesame seeds over bread, buns, crackers and other baked foods before cooking for flavour, texture and an attractive finish.
7. Sesame Paste: Blend sesame seeds into a smooth paste for traditional Indian preparations or recipes such as tahini and sesame-based dips.
8. Tempering: Lightly toast sesame seeds and use them as part of a tempering or finishing step for selected Indian dishes.

Why Toast Sesame Seeds? Raw sesame has a mild, subtle flavour; lightly roasting or toasting brings out a much stronger nutty aroma and flavour. Heat a dry pan on low to medium heat, add the sesame seeds, stir continuously, toast until lightly golden and aromatic, and remove from heat immediately. Sesame seeds are small and can burn quickly, so keep the heat moderate.

Hulled vs. Unhulled Sesame

Hulled White Sesame: Outer hull removed, pale ivory colour, softer texture, mild and creamy nutty flavour. Excellent for sweets, chutneys, tahini, baking and everyday recipes.

Unhulled Sesame: Outer hull remains, more pronounced texture, stronger and earthier character. Commonly used in traditional recipes and toppings. Neither needs to be considered universally "better"; choose according to the recipe, flavour and texture you prefer.

White Sesame vs. Black Sesame

White sesame is mild and creamy, excellent for sweets, chutneys, podis, baking and everyday cooking. Black sesame is stronger and more earthy, popular in traditional sweets, chutneys and regional preparations. Both are sesame; the difference is primarily the variety, colour and whether the outer hull is retained.

From One Sesame Seed To Three Mesmara Products

The same traditional sesame seed can become different useful products. Mesmara Hulled White Sesame Seeds are for your kitchen, used whole, toasted, ground or blended. Mesmara Hulled White Sesame Oil is for cooking, pickles, podis and traditional recipes. Mesmara Telagapindi is the powdered sesame cake remaining after traditional sesame oil extraction, used for podis, rice preparations, rotis and regional recipes. One sesame seed, three traditional Mesmara products; discover the complete sesame journey.

Sesame Seeds In Indian Cuisine

Sesame appears across India's regional cuisines in many different forms: til laddoo and til chikki in North India; ellu podi, ellu sadam and chutneys in South India; nuvvulu podis, chutneys and sweets in Andhra and Telangana; yellu-based sweets and savoury preparations in Karnataka; and til-based sweets and snacks in Gujarat and Western India. The ingredient may have different names, but the seed is the same familiar sesame.

A Pantry Staple For Every Type Of Cook

• Traditional Cooking: Podis, chutneys, sweets, rice dishes and regional recipes.
• Baking: A topping for breads, buns, crackers and baked foods.
• Health-Conscious Cooking: A whole plant-based ingredient in a balanced diet.
• DIY Food Preparations: Grind it into sesame flour or paste, or make your own sesame-based recipes at home.

Natural Nutrition From Sesame

Sesame seeds naturally contain plant protein, dietary fibre and unsaturated fats, along with minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and copper, plus naturally occurring sesame lignans such as sesamin and sesamolin. Because hulled sesame has had its outer layer removed, its nutritional profile differs somewhat from unhulled sesame. Enjoy sesame as part of a varied, balanced diet rather than relying on it as a single source of any nutrient.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the botanical name of sesame, and what is it called in different Indian languages?
The botanical name is Sesamum indicum. It's commonly called Til or Teel in Hindi, Nuvvulu or Nuvvu in Telugu, Ellu in Tamil, and Yellu or Ellu in Kannada.

Can I eat sesame seeds raw, and how do I roast them?
Yes, sesame seeds can be eaten as a food ingredient, though many people prefer to lightly toast them first for a stronger nutty flavour. Dry roast them in a pan over low to medium heat while stirring continuously, and remove them as soon as they become aromatic and lightly golden.

Can I use sesame seeds for laddoos, chutney, powder or rotis?
Yes to all. Sesame and jaggery are traditionally used for til laddoos; toasted sesame can be ground with chilli, garlic, coconut and spices for chutney; lightly toasted and ground seeds make sesame powder for podis and rice preparations; and whole seeds can be added to roti or chapati dough.

Are hulled and unhulled sesame the same, and are white and black sesame the same?
They're all sesame, but hulled seeds have had their outer hull removed while unhulled seeds retain it. White sesame is generally milder, while black sesame has a stronger, more earthy flavour.

How should I store sesame seeds?
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Because sesame seeds are naturally rich in oil, refrigeration is recommended after opening, especially in warm climates, to help maintain freshness.

Product At A Glance

• Product: Mesmara Hulled White Sesame Seeds
• Botanical Name: Sesamum indicum
• Also Known As: Til, Teel, Nuvvulu, Nuvvu, Ellu, Yellu, Tal
• Type: Hulled white sesame
• Form: Whole seeds
• Flavour: Mild & nutty
• Uses: Chutneys, podi, laddoo, chikki, rotis, baking, sesame paste, toppings, traditional recipes
• Net Weight: 400g

A small handful of sesame can become so many things: toast it for flavour, grind it for podi, mix it with jaggery for laddoo, add it to your roti, blend it into a paste, or simply sprinkle it over your favourite dishes. If you love the flavour of sesame, explore the complete Mesmara sesame range alongside Mesmara Hulled White Sesame Oil and Mesmara Telagapindi.

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