Sesame Seeds (a.k.a Sesamum Indicum) are a fibre-rich, Iron-rich source that's been used in India foods for a long time now. The nutrition benefits of these seeds are so wonderful, it is also said to lower Cholestrol , blood pressure and Triglyceride levels. Indians use Sesame / Til Seeds heavily around Uttaryan (Makar Sankrant) where calcium is said to be absorbed best through Til Dishes like Chikki, Ellu Bella (Sesame seeds trail mix) and the like.
Sesame Ladoo (Til Ladoo / Ellu Urundai) is also given to young girls at the onset of their menarche to aid pain-free menstruation. A wonderful plant source of calcium and protein, there are many ways we can include this wonder-seed in our everyday dishes. Today's dish was a meal by itself with some veg crudites, nachos, baked falafel and mediterranean-style oven roasted veggies : all in all an entire dinner that was plant based 🙂
What is Kidney beans and Sesame Dip | Rajma Dip?
A protein rich Dip made with Kidney beans & roasted sesame seeds. 100% gluten Free and Vegan
Other delicious dips you may like!
Let's get to the recipe now
Notes:
You may use any plant protein (like chickpeas / kidney beans / Lima beans). I had a bowl of cooked kidney beans so went with it.
Prep time - 15 mins, Cook time - Nil (doesn’t include soak and cook time for the protein base)
Makes - 200 grams of the dip, keeps for 2-3 days under refrigeration
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What you need to make Kidney beans and Sesame Dip | Rajma Dip:
(ALL INGREDIENTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE)
- Cooked Rajma (One may use Canned too, but drain before using) - 1 cup (240 ml)
- Sesame seeds roasted - 3 heaped tablespoon ( you may also use Tahini instead, if using that adjust salt and spice accordingly)
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Sumac - ½ TBSP
- Red chilli flakes - ½ tsp
- Olive Oil - ¼ cup (use in parts)
- Madras Curry powder ( I used a mix of 1 tablespoon Coriander powder and ½ tablespoon jeera powder + ½ teaspoon pepper powder) - 3 TBSP
- Lemon juice - ½ tsp
How to make Kidney beans and Sesame Dip | Rajma Dip
- In a blender, puree the cooked rajma with salt and half the olive oil.
- Now add the rest of the spices, sesame seeds and blend at low speed, scraping down the mixture every few seconds.
- Serve dip at room temperature with crudites / falafels or any chips / wafers of your choice.
Kidney Bean Sesame Seed Dip | Rajma Til Dip | GF and Vegan
Equipment
- 1 Wet Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kidney Beans Cooked Kidney beans Rajma, if using Canned beans drain before using
- 3 tablespoon Sesame seeds roasted - you may also use Tahini instead, if using that adjust salt and spice accordingly
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Whole Black Pepper
- ½ tablespoon Sumac
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
- ¼ cup Olive Oil split use
- 3 tablespoon Madras Curry powder See notes for substitutes
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the cooked rajma with salt and half the olive oil.
- Now add the rest of the spices, sesame seeds and blend at low speed, scraping down the mixture every few seconds.
- Serve dip at room temperature with crudites / falafels or any chips / wafers of your choice.
Notes
- If using Canned beans, drain and use
- If using raw beans, wash and soak for 8-10 hours, rinse in several changes of water, cook in fresh water till soft, but not mushy.
- Drain the cooked water from the beans (you can use it soups and stew)
- If you don’t have Madras Curry powder, use a mix of 2 tablespoon Coriander powder and ½ tablespoon jeera powder + ½ teaspoon pepper powder
Dr Chandni Davda says
That's a very innovative and healthy recipie. Triggers the taste buds and yet healthy at the same time. Great going!! Looking forward to many more recipes..
Priya Iyer says
The dip sounds so full of flavour! Very innovative recipe, Kalyani. Would love to try this out some time. 🙂
Poonam Bachhav says
We love both kidney beans and sesame seeds. Combining both in a dip sounds interesting Kalyani would love to pair it with my tea time snack.
Swati says
Protein rich Dip with rajma beans and sesame seeds looks so inviting and flavourful!! would love to have it with pita chips or nachos.. Wonderful share!!
preethi'scuisine says
This protein rich dip sounds interesting. I am sure it tasted delicious. Just need some nachos or chips to polish it off.
Sujata Roy says
Kidney beans sesame seeds dip sounds so flavorful and lipsmacking. Chilli flakes, pepper and curry powder definitely made this dip tasty. Loved this healthy and yummy dip. A must try recipe.
cookwithrenu says
Now that is a wonderful and healthy hummus for sure and it will go with almost everything. Love the addition of Madras curry powder.
Mayuri Patel says
Kalyani, just a week ago I made a dip using kidney beans to go with tortilla chips. It is so easy and delicious. Next time will be adding some sesame seeds as you have done.
Kalyani says
awesome Mayuri!
Shobha Keshwani says
What a lovely idea of making a dip with rajma. Looks so tasty. We love dips and will try it out sometime soon.
Kalyani says
THanks Shobha
Seema Sriram says
Wow, I dont need to tell the kids what is in it coz it wont last that long anyway. I love the sesame seed flavour in the dip.
Kalyani says
yup, u don't need to tell the kids a thing at all
Priya Vj says
Isn't this a close cousin of kidney bean hummus . Sesame and rajma are both my favorite and I am sure when clubbed in a dip they must be elevating the flavors
Kalyani says
cousins and all 🙂
Jayashree T.Rao says
The sesame flavoured dip is ideal to serve with any kind of snacks. Loved it.
Kalyani says
Thanks jayashree
Vaishali says
Adding Madras curry powder to a dip sounds very interesting . Let me give this a tey sometime , I normally use oregano or basil to a Mexican dip.
Kalyani says
Thanks Vaishali. yes we use herbs too, but the madras curry powder is a game changer 🙂 do try!
Radha says
I love using different beans to make dips. I love the addition of sumac in this recipe. This is a delicious dip to dive into!
Kalyani says
awesome! we love bean dips too!
Srivalli says
This dip surely will be great on sandwiches!..I love it..
Kalyani says
it sure is, valli! Thank you...