Sankranti Beyond Til Ladoo: Savoury Dishes To Try

This Sankranti, sesame steps out of sweets and into savoury preparations.

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Khamag Kakdi

In Maharashtra, a crunchy salad where roasted sesame seeds add nutty contrast.

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Navvula Charu

The sesame-based rasam uses ground sesame to add richness to the broth.

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Ellu Thogayal

From Tamil Nadu, a bold chutney where sesame seeds are ground with chilies, served with rice.

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Sesame Smoked Greens

An Assami Leafy greens lightly smoked and finished with sesame seeds.

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Undhiyo

While vegetables take centre stage, sesame seeds quietly appear in the masala.

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Kootu

A South Indian comforting vegetable-lentil dish where sesame is used in tempering.

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Pulusu

A tangy tamarind stew layered over a base of ground sesame seeds.

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Gutti Vankaya

Andhra-style stuffed brinjals filled with a spiced sesame and peanut paste.

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Ready To Cook Sankranti The Regional Way

From Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh, these regional sesame dishes bring tradition to the Sankranti table.

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