Sesame Rice Recipe

Name: Sesame Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup black sesame seeds; 1/4 cup white sesame seeds (unpolished with the outer hull intact); 2 Arbol chiles; 4 cups cooked Basmati rice; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon Split dehusked Urad Dal; 1/4 cup Broken Cashewnuts; 1 sprig curry leaves, torn; 1 -2 tablespoons coconut palm or muscovado sugar (or powdered jaggery) (Optional); Salt to taste; 2-3 tablespoons untoasted sesame oil (as required)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup black sesame seeds
1/4 cup white sesame seeds (unpolished with the outer hull intact)
2 Arbol chiles
4 cups cooked Basmati rice
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon Split dehusked Urad Dal
1/4 cup Broken Cashewnuts
1 sprig curry leaves, torn
1 -2 tablespoons coconut palm or muscovado sugar (or powdered jaggery) (Optional)
Salt to taste
2-3 tablespoons untoasted sesame oil (as required)

1
Fluff up the cooked basmati rice in a large mixing bowl
2
Toast the sesame seeds along with one of the arbol chile broken into bits until the seeds pop (the heat will cause the chile bits to brown beautifully). Allow to cool, transfer to a coffee mill and pulse about 10 times to obtain a coarse blend. Set aside.
3
Heat the Sesame oil in a skillet until it glistens. Add the mustard seeds, the remaining Arbol chile the split Urad dal, once the mustard sputters and the dal turns golden, add the torn curry leaves , cashews and salt into the oil. Allow the Cashews to turn color and pour this whole mix into the basmati rice.
4
Add the sesame powder to the rice and fold it until all the ingredients are well combined and the sesame coats the grains of rice evenly. Sprinkle the sugar as required and serve warm.

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup black sesame seeds, 1/4 cup white sesame seeds (unpolished with the outer hull intact), 2 Arbol chiles, 4 cups cooked Basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Sesame Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame Rice

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