Sesame seed powder

1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4ouncesSesame seeds
½cupCopra grated or shredded
10Dried red chilies
1teaspoonAsafoetida
4teaspoonsOil
Salt

Directions

Fry sesame seeds, copra, chilies and asafoetida in oil for a few minutes until lightly browned. Grind to a coarse powder, adding salt to taste. Store in an airtight container. Serve with rice and gee.

Note: I don't know what copra is.

The Classic 1000 Indian Recipes edited by Wendy Hobson ISBN 0-572-01863-0 pg 18

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 03-01-95