Comments on: Sesame and Til Recipes: 6 Therapeutic Preparations for Cold Months

By: Karen Phillips

Karen Phillips — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:21:24 +0000

The explanation of ushna virya and Vata shamaka properties helped me understand why sesame is emphasized in winter.

By: Jessica Reed

Jessica Reed — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:51:43 +0000

My favorite part is the sesame coated ajwain flatbread because it adds a crunchy twist to lunch.

By: Daniel Brooks

Daniel Brooks — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:09:47 +0000

Wonder if the sesame milk really delivers 200 mg calcium per cup as claimed given typical absorption rates.

By: Sarah Green

Sarah Green — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:39:09 +0000

same question came to mind while reading. the til laddoo recipe gives a general serving but my father-in-law is in his seventies and has a sensitive stomach in winter. would a smaller quantity still deliver the Vata-balancing effect or is the dose part of what makes it work?

By: Michael Verma

Michael Verma — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:02:22 +0000

Useful info.

By: Asha Wilson

Asha Wilson — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:05:37 +0000

the point about soaking black sesame before grinding really made a difference when I tried the chutney recipe. unsoaked it came out bitter. a small step but it changes the result completely.

By: Sneha Pandey

Sneha Pandey — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:51:25 +0000

for someone watching sugar intake, is there a way to get the same warming effect from black sesame without the jaggery? or is the combination specifically what makes it therapeutic in cold months?

By: Andrew Collins

Andrew Collins — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:45:02 +0000

The Tilpapdi recipe uses jaggery and sesame to create a brittle that stores well for travel.

By: Nicole Walker

Nicole Walker — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:14:58 +0000

wondering about portion sizes across age groups. would an elderly person with slower digestion use a smaller amount of the til preparations, or is the warming quality considered beneficial regardless? my grandmother eats very little in winter.

By: Asha Smith

Asha Smith — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:58:10 +0000

Noted.