When it comes to adding a rich, nutty flavour to traditional dishes, Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil is an ingredient that can transform your culinary experience. Telangana cuisine, known for its bold spices and earthy flavours, pairs exceptionally well with Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil. Here are three authentic Telangana recipes that shine when prepared with this aromatic oil.

1. Gongura Mutton

A signature dish from Telangana, Gongura Mutton combines the tanginess of gongura leaves with the richness of mutton, elevated by the deep flavors of Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil.

Ingredients:

• 500g mutton, cleaned and cut into pieces

• 2 cups gongura (sorrel) leaves, washed and chopped

• 3 tablespoons Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil

• 2 onions, finely chopped

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• 2-3 green chilies, slit

• 1 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 tablespoon coriander powder

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Preparation:

1. Heat Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté until the raw smell disappears.

4. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.

5. Mix in red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well.

6. Add mutton pieces and cook on medium heat until browned.

7. Pour enough water to cover the mutton. Cover and cook until tender.

8. In a separate pan, sauté chopped gongura leaves in a tablespoon of Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil until wilted.

9. Add the cooked gongura to the mutton. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice.

2. Pachi Pulusu

A refreshing, no-cook tamarind-based soup, Pachi Pulusu is perfect for hot summers. Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil enhances its rustic flavour.

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind

• 2-3 green chilies, chopped

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon jaggery

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 2 dried red chilies

• 1 sprig curry leaves

• 2 tablespoons Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Preparation:

1. Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes. Extract the pulp and set aside.

2. Mix chopped onions, green chilies, jaggery, and salt into the tamarind extract.

3. In a small pan, heat Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil.

4. Add mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.

5. Pour the tempering over the tamarind mixture.

6. Stir well and garnish with fresh coriander.

7. Serve with hot rice or enjoy as a light soup.

3. Telangana Sambar

Distinct from the typical South Indian sambar, Telangana Sambar is spicier and richer. Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil deepens its flavor profile.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)

• 1 medium-sized brinjal, diced

• 1 drumstick, cut into pieces

• 1 tomato, chopped

• 1 onion, sliced

• 3 tablespoons Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 2 dried red chilies

• 1 sprig curry leaves

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 tablespoon sambar powder

• Tamarind pulp (from a small lemon-sized ball)

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Preparation:

1. Cook toor dal in a pressure cooker with water and turmeric until soft. Mash and set aside.

2. In a large pan, heat Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil.

3. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until aromatic.

4. Add onions and sauté until translucent.

5. Stir in tomatoes, brinjal, and drumstick. Cook until vegetables are tender.

6. Add sambar powder and salt. Mix well.

7. Pour in tamarind pulp and bring to a boil.

8. Add cooked dal and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

9. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice.

Cooking Tips with Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil

• Always heat Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil on a medium flame to retain its nutrients and taste.

• Store the oil in a cool, dark place to preserve its freshness.

• Pair it with tamarind, chilies, and garlic for classic Telangana flavours.

Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil is a staple in traditional Telangana kitchens, celebrated for its ability to enhance the taste and aroma of regional dishes. Incorporating Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil into your cooking can bring out the authentic flavours of these classic recipes. Whether you're preparing a hearty Gongura Mutton, a tangy Pachi Pulusu, or a robust Telangana Sambar, Cold-Pressed Sesame Gingelly Oil adds a delightful depth to every bite. Embrace this aromatic oil in your kitchen and experience the rich culinary heritage of Telangana.

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