Til ki Chutney

Roasted sesame seed chutney — white sesame seeds dry-roasted in a pan until golden and nutty, then ground with green chilli, garlic, dried red chilli, tamarind, and salt into a thick, oily, intensely flavoured paste. The freshly ground sesame releases its oils into a smooth, rich chutney with a deep nuttiness and spicy-sour balance. Eaten with aloo ke gutke, baadi, and alongside the rice plate. The most distinctive Garhwali and Kumaoni table condiment.