Sesame seeds are packed with iron, but it’s often a challenge to find kid-friendly recipes that feature sesame, apart from Ladoo. However, there’s no need to worry! We have some exciting ideas to make sesame a hit with your little ones. From our delicious tahini paste recipe to other creative dishes, we’ll show you how to bring the goodness of sesame into kid-friendly meals. Get ready to explore the versatility of sesame seeds.
Benefits of Sesame Seeds for Kids
1. They are the rich in Iron copper and Manganese.
2. They are rich in Vitamin B1 , zinc.
3. They are rich in proteins, 100g of sesame seeds yield 18 g of protein.
How to make Tahini Paste?
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INGREDIENTS for Tahini Paste Recipe:
- 5 cups sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Toast sesame seeds for 5-10 minutes, tossing the seeds frequently with a spatula.
3. Do not allow to brown.
4. Cool for 20 minutes.
5. In a Blender Mix Seasame Seeds and oil.
6.Blend for 2 minutes.
7. Check for consistency.
8. It should be in pourable texture.
9. Add more oil and blend till the desired consistency is achieved.
How long will it stay fine in room temperature ? Would storing in refrigerator better? How long can it stay in fridge ?
You can refrigerate in an airtight container for approximately a couple of months.
How do kid eat this as is? As a side? Salad dresser?
Hi,
You can use it with salads, toast, mix with soup etc.
What do you do with this mixture? I can’t imagine my little one would want to consume it alone…
Hi,
It goes well with salads and steamed vegetables. You can also make tasty rice recipe by stir frying tahini paste with garlic, ginger and pepper and then by adding cooked – rice into it.