Tahini
is a paste made by grinding roasted sesame seeds along with olive oil, used in
North Africa, Greece, Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Tahini plays a vital
role in Middle Eastern recipes and is a foundation for many recipes likehummus, baba ghanoush, halva etc and also served as a dip on its own [Wikipedia].
Tahini paste can be purchased from shops, but can be made at home in a jiffy. I
personally love Middle Eastern dishes and prepare hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush
etc at home. Tahini is an excellent source of omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids and
is also rich in copper and manganese. Tahini has relatively high levels of
calcium and protein and is perfectly suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Here's how to make Tahini Paste with step by step photos....