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10 Dec 2011

Cooking with Whole Foods [CWF] : Sesame seeds

Yes "CWF - Cooking with Whole Foods" which is the brain child of Kiran of Sumadhura is here in my blog for the next two months. By the name you can understand the purpose and essence of the event.

Coming to think of it, not a day goes by without any of the whole foods being used in our cooking. The theme for the next two months is "Sesame Seeds". There is no need to introduce these lovely seeds to anyone who does any sort of cooking... be it pure Indian, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Savoury cookies, breads, rolls and bakes etc.

Some information about the origins of this seed: The word sesame means "plant oil"... it is evident when from the oily nature of the seed. From this oil "Gingelly  oil / Nallennai " is extracted. In hindu religion, sesame seeds represents immortality. That is the reason why sweets made out of sesame seeds is used as offerings to God and the oil is used to light divas next to ghee.

It is one of the oldest condiment known to man and is abundant is good oils, vitamins and minerals. For more info about this seeds , please visit the following link - Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds .

Coming to the rules of the event:



1.Create a new recipe or cook any recipe using sesame seeds [white or black] and post it in your blog from Dec 10' 2011 to Feb 10 - 2012. It can be anything from a chutney to a spicy powder podi to a dip to a savoury tray bake to a warming bread loaf.

2.Link the recipe to this announcement page and  Kiran's announcement page.

3.Please include the logo as it helps spread the word. Multiple entries are welcomed.

4.Archived posts are welcomed only if reposted and linked to both announcement pages.

5. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian recipes are accepted.

6.Send the recipes to my email id: kaarasaaram@yahoo.co.uk with "CWF-Sesame" in the subject line with the following details...

a.Name:
b.Blog name:
c.Recipe name:
d.Recipe Url:
e.Course of the meal [podi, chutney, dips, mains, sides, bakes, cookies]:
f.Pic of the recipe around 300 by 300 pixels.

7.Non bloggers , do send in your entries to the above email id and I willpost the recipe in my blog.


Come on friends, let us cook up something nice for this event ... Looking foward to you lovely recipe entries..:)

Enjoy....


Scribbled by Reva

20 comments:

  1. will send in my entry soon. Please do send your Peas recipe to
    http://veenasvegnation.blogspot.com/2011/12/methi-mutter-malai-and-my-first-event.html

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  2. Nice event! I love the flavor or sesame in chinese dishes and even in bakes. Will see if I can submit something. Happy Hosting!

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  3. Hi Reva,

    Thank you for hosting CWF.Will send in my entries.Happy hosting.

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  4. Happy hosting!!will send my entries...

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  5. Nice event, will try to send in mine too :)

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  6. Happy hosting!

    And thanks for the lovely comment on my blog :D You made me feel like a celebrity! :P And yes, I do have dreams of a culinary trip around the globe whilst performing music & dance shows! ;) But let me finish college first! :D

    -
    Kavi | Edible Entertainment
    Ongoing events:
    Jingle All The Way &
    Microwave Easy Cooking

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  7. Nice Event Reva.Will soon post and send U my entry.Happy hosting Dear!.

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  8. Nice event dear..will try to send my entry soon.
    Wish you Happy Hosting!

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  9. Happy hosting Reva,will send my entries soon.

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  10. lovely events dear...would love to send my entries in both :-)

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  11. Like both events, the biryani and this cws, will send some entries

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  12. wonderful event Reva ! and its upto Feb too - will def send in my entries :-)

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  13. Reva, the fudge looks absolutely delicious. Anzzcafe has completed 1 year of blogging. You were amongst the first readers of my blog and your words were a great source of encouragement. Thank you for being a part of my small world.

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  14. Happy Hosting dear. Will Send my enries..
    Ongoing event : Dish it out - Corn and chillies


    Rajitha
    www.telugufoodies.com

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  15. Nice event :) Have sent you my recipe using sesame seeds.

    Happy Hosting

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