🌱 A Traditional Seed for Everyday Cooking

Tazawan Nuvvulu White refers to white sesame seeds, known as Nuvvulu in Telugu. These tiny, ivory-coloured seeds have a delicate nutty flavour and are widely used in traditional Indian cooking.

White sesame seeds are valued for their versatility and nutritional composition. They naturally contain healthy fats, plant-based protein, dietary fibre and minerals, making them a useful ingredient in a varied and balanced diet.

Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, sesame seeds are traditionally used in spice powders, chutneys, sweets, laddus and festive preparations. Light roasting enhances their nutty aroma and flavour.

At Tazawan, we celebrate traditional ingredients that connect regional food heritage with everyday home cooking.

🌾 Why Choose Tazawan Nuvvulu White?

💪 Naturally Nutritious

White sesame seeds contain several nutrients that contribute to a balanced diet.

• 🥜 Unsaturated Fats: Provide energy and contribute to overall dietary fat intake.

• 💪 Plant Protein: Helps support normal growth and maintenance of body tissues.

• 🌾 Dietary Fibre: Contributes to normal digestive function.

• 🦴 Calcium: Sesame seeds can provide calcium, particularly when the outer hull is retained.

• 🧂 Magnesium and Zinc: Naturally occurring minerals that support normal body functions.

• 🌿 Plant Compounds: Contain lignans, including sesamin, which have been studied for their biological properties.

Note: Nutrient content varies depending on whether the sesame seeds are hulled or unhulled. Sesame seeds are a food ingredient, not a medicine or treatment for any health condition.

🍛 Traditional Uses of White Sesame Seeds

Tazawan Nuvvulu White can be used in many traditional and contemporary recipes.

• 🍬 Nuvvula Laddu – sesame seed sweets prepared with jaggery.

• 🌶️ Sesame Podi – a flavourful powder served with rice or idli.

• 🥘 Chutneys and Spice Mixes – adds nutty flavour and richness.

• 🍛 Curries and Gravies – ground sesame can help thicken and enrich sauces.

• 🫓 Traditional Breads and Snacks – use as a topping or ingredient.

• 🥗 Salads and Stir-Fries – sprinkle lightly roasted seeds for extra texture.

• 🍯 Jaggery Preparations – a familiar combination in traditional Indian sweets.

👩🍳 Preparation Tips

🔥 Light Roasting

Dry-roast sesame seeds over a low to medium flame, stirring continuously until fragrant. Allow them to cool before using them in powders, chutneys or sweets.

🌶️ For Sesame Podi

Roast the seeds lightly and grind them with your preferred spices and salt.

🍬 For Nuvvula Laddu

Combine roasted sesame seeds with prepared jaggery syrup or another suitable binding ingredient according to your recipe.

💡 Tazawan Tip: Sesame seeds contain natural oils. Store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

🌾 A Seed Rooted in Indian Food Heritage

Sesame has been cultivated and used in Indian cooking for generations. In Telugu households, Nuvvulu are especially familiar in traditional sweets, spice powders and festive dishes.

Their distinctive flavour and versatility make them a valuable pantry ingredient, connecting traditional recipes with contemporary cooking.

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🤝 From Tazawan to Your Kitchen

At Tazawan, we believe traditional ingredients deserve a place in modern kitchens. White sesame seeds bring nutty flavour, versatility and naturally occurring nutrients to everyday meals.

From homemade Nuvvula Laddu to traditional sesame podi, these tiny seeds help keep the flavours of regional Indian food traditions alive.

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