Ellu Podi Recipe

Ellu podi is an heirloom recipe. It goes very well with Idli, Dosa, or even curd rice. It is usually prepared with black Sesame seeds.

Ellu Podi Recipe | Sesame Seeds Chutney Powder with step by step pictures and video. Ellu podi is one term term pending recipe. The very first time I tasted is after my marriage. It is my mother in law’s recipe.

She always have stock of ellu podi in home ,coz everyone in family loves it. It goes very well with Idli ,Dosa or Rice. It is usually made with black sesame seeds. This is how it looks.

I have noted down the recipe from her a long time before, but somehow it took this much time for me to try this out. It tasted great when made more spicy but as I am giving it for my kids I made it less spicy. However, I have mentioned the correct measurements in the notes section. Now let's see how to prepare Ellu podi or Sesame Chutney powder.

How to make Ellu Podi

     1.    Heat a pan to this add in the sesame seeds. Dry roast in a medium flame. At one stage the sesame seeds start to pop switch off at this stage.

 2.    Transfer the sesame seeds to a plate and spread well. Allow it to cool down.

3.    In the same pan next add in the dry red chili, garlic pods, and tamarind. Dry roast in a low flame until its slightly golden. Transfer it to the plate.

4.    Add in the required salt. Once it's cooled completely transfer it to a blender and grind it to a coarse powder. Transfer it to an airtight container.

Goes well with both Idli, dosa, or even Rice. Can be mixed with sesame oil or can be had as such.

Makes a delicious combo when paired with Curd Rice.

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Ellu Podi

Ellu podi is an heirloom recipe. It goes very well with Idli, Dosa, or even curd rice. It is usually prepared with black Sesame seeds.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 1 Bottle

Calories: 529kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

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Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

• ▢ 100 gms Sesame Seeds
• ▢ 4 to 7 Dry Red Chilli
• ▢ 3 clove Garlic pods
• ▢ Tamarind amla sized
• ▢ Salt as needed

Instructions 

• Heat a pan to this add in the sesame seeds. Dry roast in a medium flame. At one stage the sesame seeds start to pop switch off at this stage.
• Transfer the sesame seeds to a plate and spread well. Allow it to cool down.
• In the same pan next add in the dry red chili, garlic pods, and tamarind. Dry roast in a low flame until its slightly golden. Transfer it to the plate.
• Add in the required salt. Once it's cooled completely transfer it to a blender and grind it to a coarse powder. Transfer it to an airtight container.

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Notes

It goes very well with rice, roti, idli.

Use only black sesame seeds.

Use a long variety of red chili, I did not have and hence used the round variety.

Adjust the red chilies as per your spice level.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.1g | Protein: 16.5g | Fat: 44.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 10.8g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 894mg | Iron: 13mg

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