Tahini anyone?

suzi · Apr 23rd, 2008, 09:47

Has anyone happened to see tahini in any grocery store in Bangalore? In case you are unfamiliar with it, tahini is sesame seed paste that is a major component of many Middle Eastern dishes. I haven't seen it anywhere, and would love to get my hands on some. Hummus, yummmmmm!

xyka · Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:33

I usually make it on the spot by whizzing sesame seeds + olive oil/sesame oil in the grinder jar of a mixie. You can use a coffee grinder as well. Just add the oil in stages till you get a smooth paste.
The seeds and oils are easily available in most stores.
Hope this helps.

suzi · Apr 23rd, 2008, 11:37

Thanks Xyka, I am such a dummy, I didn't even think of making it myself.

I guess that's what happens when one gets spoiled with ready-made everything, it leaves you oblivious to the simplest solution...

*jyoti* · Apr 24th, 2008, 21:29

I've never seen it, but haven't been looking either.

Nick-H · Apr 24th, 2008, 22:05

It's about the only form of sesame that I dislike, so I haven't been looking either, but I also have not seen it.

I think it is Mediterranean in origin?

Piper · Apr 26th, 2008, 19:48

You can also try www.recipezaar.com for from-scratch versions of food you otherwise could get ready-made, including 'cream-of-X soup', marshmallows, etc.

machadinha · Apr 26th, 2008, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I think it is Mediterranean in origin?

Yes; the Mid-East in question is the eastern Mediterranean. (Israel, Egypt, Turkey, etc.)

Also known as tahina (the sesame paste). Sesame paste is a common ingredient in some East Asian cuisines btw, but it's arrived at by a different process and so bears no resemblance, they can't be interchanged.

Look also for recipes for hummus, indeed.

Nick-H · Apr 26th, 2008, 21:51

Ah, yes... now you remind me, I remember all those falafel (err, if that's anything like how you spell t?) at an Israeli restaurant in London many years back --- with tahini.

wonderwomanusa · Apr 26th, 2008, 22:12

* Exported from MasterCook *

Killer Chummous

Recipe By Diet for a Small Planet
Preparation Time :1:00

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 can garbanzo beans (10 ounces cooked beans)
4 each lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 head garlic -- small
salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup tahini

Drain garbanzos, do something else with the liquid. (One of my cats likes to drink it).

In food processor, mash the beans until smooth; add lemon juice as needed. When the beans are fairly smooth, blend in garlic, tahini, oil and spices.

To serve, drizzle with oil, lemon juice, cayenne.

jumpingfrog · May 4th, 2008, 23:21

I've seen tahini at Namdhari Fresh and at MK Retail in Indiranagar. The brand is 'Naturellement' made in Auroville.

backpakker · May 19th, 2008, 15:19

Its available in most namdhari stores ..I know of one in Indiranagar and another in sadashivnagar

gautamjohn · May 23rd, 2008, 10:38

I've found three shops to be rather useful in sourcing out-of-the-way ingredients.

1. Gourmet Store on MG Road. It's right by the Deccan Herald building.
2. Maison de Gourment on Lavelle Road. It's kinds diagonally opposite the Java City.
3. Namdhari's on MM Road in the Frazer Town area.

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Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:33	#2
xyka Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 32	I usually make it on the spot by whizzing sesame seeds + olive oil/sesame oil in the grinder jar of a mixie. You can use a coffee grinder as well. Just add the oil in stages till you get a smooth paste. The seeds and oils are easily available in most stores. Hope this helps.

Apr 23rd, 2008, 11:37	#3
suzi US American Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 41	Thanks Xyka, I am such a dummy, I didn't even think of making it myself. I guess that's what happens when one gets spoiled with ready-made everything, it leaves you oblivious to the simplest solution...

Apr 24th, 2008, 21:29	#4
jyoti gori ferungi ladki Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore, usually Posts: 232	I've never seen it, but haven't been looking either.

Apr 26th, 2008, 19:48	#6
Piper Standard-issue lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 68	You can also try www.recipezaar.com for from-scratch versions of food you otherwise could get ready-made, including 'cream-of-X soup', marshmallows, etc.

Apr 26th, 2008, 21:51	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Ah, yes... now you remind me, I remember all those falafel (err, if that's anything like how you spell t?) at an Israeli restaurant in London many years back --- with tahini.

Apr 26th, 2008, 22:12	#9
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,867	* Exported from MasterCook * Killer Chummous Recipe By Diet for a Small Planet Preparation Time :1:00 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 can garbanzo beans (10 ounces cooked beans) 4 each lemons 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 head garlic -- small salt -- to taste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup tahini Drain garbanzos, do something else with the liquid. (One of my cats likes to drink it). In food processor, mash the beans until smooth; add lemon juice as needed. When the beans are fairly smooth, blend in garlic, tahini, oil and spices. To serve, drizzle with oil, lemon juice, cayenne.

May 4th, 2008, 23:21	#10
jumpingfrog Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: India Posts: 11	I've seen tahini at Namdhari Fresh and at MK Retail in Indiranagar. The brand is 'Naturellement' made in Auroville.

May 23rd, 2008, 10:38	#12
gautamjohn Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5	I've found three shops to be rather useful in sourcing out-of-the-way ingredients. 1. Gourmet Store on MG Road. It's right by the Deccan Herald building. 2. Maison de Gourment on Lavelle Road. It's kinds diagonally opposite the Java City. 3. Namdhari's on MM Road in the Frazer Town area.

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