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sesame

1. a tropical herbaceous plant, Sesamum indicum, of the East Indies, cultivated, esp in India, for its small oval seeds: family Pedaliaceae
2. the seeds of this plant, used in flavouring bread and yielding an edible oil (benne oil or gingili)
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New Delhi, India, August 04, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Haitoglou Bros SA is a global leader in the manufacture of sesame seed products, including tahini paste.
* Process into a paste or purchase tahini (sesame seed paste, the "butter of the Middle East") and use as a spread or dressing.
Sesame seeds are loaded with calcium, as well as phosphorous and zinc.
You can also sprinkle the bananas with finely chopped nuts instead of flaxseeds and sesame seeds.
An inquest at West London Coroner's Court was told the packaging failed to mention that sesame seeds were 'hidden' in the dough.
Questioning Jonathan Perkins, the chain's director of risk and compliance, he said: "There was a clear concern being repeatedly raised that artisan baguettes were causing sesame seed allergy problems, which were not properly responded to by Pret."
Next, place the parsley and dates in a large bowl with the sesame seeds. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, add them to the bowl with the dressing and mix everything together.
SPICED PEANUT SWEET POTATOES INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4 as a side) 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 2tbsp olive oil 2tsp ground ginger 2tsp ground cinnamon 2tsp ground cumin Handful of parsley, chopped 45g dates, pitted and chopped 1tbsp (heaped) black sesame seeds (normal sesame seeds also work - you'll just need to toast them) Salt and pepper For the dressing: 2tbsp date syrup or maple syrup 2tbsp sesame oil 2tbsp smooth peanut butter Juice of 1/2 lemon To serve: Handful of peanuts, toasted and chopped (optional) METHOD: 1.
Aubergines INGREDIENTS 2 aubergines, halved lengthways 250g firm organic tofu in 1.5cm slices 100g spring greens, thickly sliced 75g miso paste 1tbsp sesame oil 2.5cm ginger, grated 2 cloves of garlic, crushed For the dressing: 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2cm ginger, grated 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 limes, zest and juice 30ml soy sauce 30ml sesame oil 3 spring onions, thinly sliced To serve: 30g sesame seeds 300g white rice METHOD: 1.
FAISALABAD -- Agriculture experts have advised the farmers to start cultivation of sesame seeds (Til) immediately and complete it by mid of July for getting bumper crop.
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