Black Sesame Seeds – Aromatic Kala Til with Rich, Nutty Flavour

Black Sesame Seeds, commonly known as Kala Til, are small, dark sesame seeds prized for their distinctive colour, nutty flavour and aromatic character. They can be used whole, toasted or ground, bringing both visual contrast and a rich sesame taste to sweet and savoury dishes. In Japanese cuisine, black sesame is known as kuro goma, while Chinese black sesame is commonly referred to as hei zhi ma.

Black sesame seeds are particularly popular throughout Indian, South Asian, Chinese, Japanese and other Asian cuisines. Their deeper flavour makes them well suited to sesame chutneys, traditional sweets, rice dishes, noodles, baked goods and spice blends. They are also an excellent finishing ingredient when sprinkled over dishes just before serving.

Why Choose Black Sesame Seeds from Hindustan Imports

• Whole black sesame seeds (Kala Til) with a naturally nutty, aromatic flavour.
• Available in 500g, 1kg, 5kg and 15kg sizes, suitable for home cooks, restaurants, caterers and bulk buyers.
• Versatile for toasting, grinding, garnishing, baking and traditional food preparation.
• Ideal for Indian, South Asian, Japanese, Chinese and Asian-inspired cooking.
• Free Melbourne Metro delivery on online orders over $90.
• Conveniently available through Hindustan Imports, with online shopping and bulk-buy options for customers in Melbourne and beyond.

Note: Sizes are subject to stock and availability.

Suggested Uses (Across Cuisines)

• Indian & South Asian: Use Kala Til (black sesame) in til chutney, spice blends, savoury preparations and traditional sweets such as til ladoo, gajak and chikki.
• Japanese: Known as kuro goma, black sesame is commonly used as a striking topping for rice and savoury dishes, or ground into sesame-based preparations.
• Chinese: Use black sesame (hei zhi ma) in sesame pastes, desserts, fillings and savoury dishes, where its deep colour and pronounced sesame flavour add character.
• Korean & Asian: Sprinkle over rice, noodles, vegetables and salads, or incorporate into sauces and seasoning mixes for extra aroma and texture.
• Baking: Add black sesame to bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes and pastries. Its nutty, slightly earthy flavour works particularly well in both sweet and savoury baking.
• Sweets & Confectionery: Use in black sesame desserts, sesame brittle, halva-style preparations and traditional sweets for a distinctive roasted sesame flavour.
• Chutneys & Spice Blends: Toast and grind with spices, chillies and other ingredients to make sesame chutneys and dry seasoning blends.
• Everyday Garnishing: Sprinkle over grain bowls, stir-fries, steamed vegetables and salads for a contrasting finish and added sesame flavour.

Black Sesame Seeds from Hindustan Imports are a versatile pantry ingredient for adding rich sesame flavour, aroma and visual appeal to everyday cooking. With pack sizes ranging from 500g through to 15kg, they are suitable for home kitchens as well as restaurants, caterers and bulk buyers throughout Melbourne and Australia.

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