Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the boiling water over the oats, and stir to wet the oats. Add the oil and sugar, and allow the oats to swell with the water.

In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Stir this, along with the sesame seeds, into the oat mixture until just combined. Spoon the batter into greased muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes, or until they are golden on top.