Mesmara Telagapindi – Traditional Sesame Oil Cake Powder | 900g

If you've never heard of Telagapindi, you're not alone. It's a traditional ingredient especially familiar in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but still relatively unknown in many other parts of India. Mesmara Telagapindi is made from cleaned white sesame seeds after extracting sesame oil using our traditional wooden press. The remaining sesame cake is sun-dried, finely pulverised and hygienically packed to create Telagapindi. With its distinctive sesame flavour and versatile texture, it can be used in traditional podis, rice preparations, rotis, chutneys, curries and other regional recipes. It's a traditional Indian ingredient that deserves to be discovered beyond the region where it has been enjoyed for generations.

What Is Telagapindi?

Telagapindi is powdered sesame oil cake, the sesame material remaining after oil is mechanically extracted from sesame seeds. In traditional Telugu households, it's been used as a versatile cooking ingredient: seasoned and enjoyed with rice, incorporated into curries, or used in a variety of regional preparations. The name "Telagapindi" is particularly associated with Telugu cuisine and traditional food practices in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

From Sesame Seeds To Telagapindi

One traditional sesame process gives you two useful products:

1. White sesame seeds are pressed using a traditional wooden press.
2. This yields Mesmara Sesame Oil and leftover sesame cake.
3. The sesame cake is sun-dried, then finely pulverised into Mesmara Telagapindi.

• Mesmara Hulled White Sesame Oil: Traditional wood-pressed sesame oil for cooking, pickles and everyday recipes.
• Mesmara Telagapindi: Traditional sesame cake flour for podis, rice, rotis and regional recipes.

Why Discover Mesmara Telagapindi?

• Traditional Andhra & Telangana ingredient
• Made from cleaned white sesame seeds
• Sesame oil extracted using a traditional wooden press
• Sesame cake is sun-dried and finely pulverised
• Distinctive sesame flavour
• Easy to use in everyday recipes
• Excellent for podis, rice, rotis, chutneys and traditional preparations

How To Use Telagapindi

Telagapindi Podi
Mix Telagapindi with ingredients such as chilli, garlic, cumin and salt to create a traditional-style sesame podi.

Telagapindi Rice
Mix seasoned Telagapindi with hot rice and a little ghee or sesame oil for a simple traditional preparation.

Telagapindi Roti
Add Telagapindi to atta while preparing rotis or chapatis for a distinctive sesame flavour.

Telagapindi Curry
Use it as an ingredient in traditional Andhra-style curries and side dishes.

Chutneys & Regional Recipes
Use Telagapindi as a base or ingredient in traditional chutneys and other regional preparations.

Telagapindi vs. Sesame Flour

Although the names are sometimes used interchangeably, there's an important difference. Sesame flour can be made by grinding whole sesame seeds, depending on the product. Telagapindi, on the other hand, is traditionally made from the sesame cake remaining after sesame oil extraction, then dried and powdered. This gives Telagapindi its own place in traditional Andhra and Telangana cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telagapindi called in English?
It can be described as defatted sesame flour, sesame oil cake powder or sesame meal, depending on the production process.

Where is Telagapindi traditionally used?
It's especially associated with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and is used in a variety of traditional Telugu recipes.

How can I eat Telagapindi?
It can be seasoned and used as podi, mixed with rice, added to rotis, or incorporated into traditional curries, chutneys and other recipes.

Does Telagapindi contain sesame?
Yes. Telagapindi is made from sesame seeds after the oil has been extracted. Sesame is a major ingredient and allergen.

How should I store Telagapindi?
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. After opening, keep the pack tightly sealed.

Can I use Telagapindi with sesame oil?
Yes. They pair naturally in traditional recipes, especially podis, rice preparations and regional dishes.

Product At A Glance

• Product: Mesmara Telagapindi
• Also Known As: Defatted white sesame flour, sesame oil cake powder
• Primary Ingredient: White sesame
• Traditional Region: Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
• Processing: Wood-pressed, sun-dried & pulverised
• Texture: Fine powder
• Uses: Podi, rice, roti, chutneys, curries & traditional recipes
• Net Weight: 900g

From Andhra and Telangana kitchens to homes across India, Telagapindi is a traditional ingredient waiting to be discovered. If you're trying it for the first time, start with a simple Telagapindi podi or mix it with hot rice and ghee.

MESMARA – Made from sesame. Made for tradition.