This sesame milkshake was prepared yesterday noon. The original post that was planned for this series of Journey Through The Cuisines for the alphabet E was traditional one. I was desperate to do that post but as luck would have it, I could not source the ingredients that went into it. And I did not want to post it sans those.
I did not give up my search until late last morning. Finally I accepted the fact that the dish that I planned was not going to happen and with very less time to look for a new dish, I searched a few Karnataka cuisine based food blogs and found this simple juice/ milkshake recipe with sesame seeds.
From what I read in those blogs, this is a popular summer cooler served in juice stalls and around college campuses.Since this was seen in many of those blogs, I have taken this to be a Karnataka dish.
It is an easy to make beverage which tasted delicious when we tasted it chilled. There are variations in the method of preparation and the ingredients.Here is my version from what I gathered from all those blogs.
I used:
Ellu / White sesame seeds- 1/2 cup
Thengin Thuri /Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
Bella / Grated / powdered jaggery – 1/2 cup / adjust to taste
Yalakki /Cardamom seeds from 1 pod
Haalu /Milk-2 cup
Lightly toast the sesame seeds. Grind it together with cardamom seeds, jaggery and coconut. Add water and grind to a smooth paste.Transfer it into a vessel and add milk.Mix well and serve chilled
Delicious sesame milkshake is ready to be savored…
I topped it with a pinch of chia seeds.
Note:
- Tastes best when served chilled
- You can omit the coconut if you do not wish to use it
- The milkshake can be filtered before serving if you do not like the gritty sesame seeds in the drink.
- To make the vegan version, substitute milk with soy/almond milk / water.
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OMG.. what a creative recipe.. Ellu milkshake is really great. With elaichi and jaggery yum yum yum in tum
interesting milkshake with sesame seeds. Bookmarked
Ssesame seeds shake, wow ,I would have never thought of it.How does it taste ?? Ver innovative recipe.
Wondering about the dish you planned earlier. However you came up with a new, interesting one instead. Had no idea that such dish existed.
Very delicious and nutritious milk shake. Never imagined a milkshake with sesame seeds — will have to try and see how it tastes.
That's one healthy drink ! Perfect and filling .
Lovely declicious juice / milkshake there .. Perfect for summers
Oh wow! Milkshake with ellu sounds really interesting. I love all the ingredients that went into the milkshake, so I am thinking I would love it.
That's a real find PJ, never knew one would make a milkshake with ellu..very nice..
What a flavourful juice. I love all the ingredients you have used. Yum..
Yaeh PJ, totally new milkshake with sesame seeds ?? Thats really really interesting… Should try it sometime..
This is new milkshake to me, but looking at the ingredients, it's a nutritious one and looks delicious:)
Omg, am hearing this ellu juice for the first time, wat a nutritious drink..
Sounds new to me,must be a delicious one..
Never heard of this milkshake before. Looks like an interesting option!!
where do u find these gems from…beautiful milkshake
Wow pj!! Very new girl! ! Bookmarked to try!!
definitely a unique milkshake but will of my fave ingredients must be so delicious
never knew one could have milkshakes with ellu… good one…
This is very new to me Pj. Looks very nice and interesting