Ellu Podi

Peep into any south indian larder, and you are likely to find a good stock of ‘podis’ or dry spice-dal blends that can be served as side dishes or even mixed with rice and served, for a simple main course meal. Here is a healthy powder made with sesame seeds that can be mixed with rice and til oil and served with papads, for a quick and tasty treat.

Ellu Podi

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Ellu Podi recipe - How to make Ellu Podi

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     1Makes 1 cup
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Ingredients

2 tsp coconut oil or any other oil
1/2 cup sesame seeds (til)
1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

Method
    Method
  1. Heat the oil in a small kadhai, add the sesame seeds, dry coconut, red chillies and asafoetida, mix well and sauté on a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
  2. When cool, transfer the mixture into a mixer jar, add salt and blend to a coarse powder.
  3. Store in an air-tight container and use as required.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tbsp
Energy57 cal
Protein1.1 g
Carbohydrates1.8 g
Fiber1 g
Fat5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0.5 mg
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Reviews

Ellu Podi
 on 19 Aug 14 12:30 PM
5

I always buy this chutney from outside. But after making this i realized that its very easy to make it at home as well.