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THOTAKURA SESAME RUSH

Thotakura Fry with Sesame — Rich in Flavor

Thotakura Fry with Sesame Powder is a rich, traditional South-Indian side dish made with amaranth greens, aromatic garlic, chili, mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves. This hearty recipe brings together texture, flavor, and warmth — perfect with rice or roti. Enjoy a comforting meal that’s both healthy and filled with homely goodness in every bite!


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To make Thotakura Fry even more flavorful, use fresh, tender amaranth leaves. Roasting the sesame seeds before grinding brings out their rich, nutty taste, adding depth to the dish. You can also add a pinch of turmeric for color or a bit of red chili for extra spice. Serve warm alongside rice or flatbread for a hearty, traditional meal that’s full of texture and flavor!

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     Step-by-Step Recipe : Thotakura Sesame Rush

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 12 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tbsp red chili powder
  • Salt – to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • A few curry leaves
  • A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 bunches of thotakura (amaranth greens), washed and chopped
  • 3 tbsp sesame powder (roasted and ground sesame seeds)

​Thotakura Fry with Sesame — Traditional South-Indian Side Dish with Amaranth Greens

PREPARATION STEPS

  1. In a mixer jar, add chopped onions, red chili powder, garlic cloves, and salt.
    Grind into a coarse paste and keep aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.
    Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a minute.
  3. Add curry leaves and hing, sauté briefly until aromatic.
  4. Add the prepared onion-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes.
    Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture is well blended.
  5. Now add chopped thotakura (amaranth greens).
    Mix well and cook until the water evaporates and the greens are fully cooked.
  6. Add 3 tablespoons of sesame powder and mix thoroughly.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.




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