Ellu Podi Recipe For Idli & Dosa | Sesame Seed Powder

Ellu Podi Recipe For Idli & Dosa | Ellu Chutney Pudi – Sesame Seed Powder with detailed photo and video recipe. An exciting and flavored spice mix recipe prepared with sesame seeds, mixed lentils, and spices. It is a popular South Indian condiment used as a taste enhancer, particularly for breakfast dishes like idli & dosa. Podi recipes are a popular side dish to dal rice and rasam rice combination but taste great when topped with curd rice.

Ellu Podi Recipe For Idli & Dosa | Ellu Chutney Pudi – Sesame Seed Powder with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Podi or spice mix condiments are a popular side dish across India and are used for various reasons. The recipe for this spice mix alters and changes every state based on the usage and taste preferences. One such easy and simple South Indian spice condiment is Ellu Podi known for its texture and flavor.

The Podi or masala powder recipe is not a fancy or premium recipe. However, it is mandatory for every part of the South Indian meal including breakfast and dinner. In short, podi recipes are not a critical side dish. It acts as a catalyst for primary side dishes like rasam, sambar, and chutney thus enhancing the taste. Moreover, once the taste of any podi is introduced, there is no going back from it. Ellu Podi most commonly known as Ellu Chutney Pudi is no different. It is loaded with fried lentils and spices, but sesame seeds make it very special. In addition, adding sesame seeds makes the masala powder more creamy and rich. Do try this and I am certain that you and your family members would love it.

Furthermore, some more related and additional tips, suggestions, and variations to Ellu Podi recipe. Firstly, the recipe is very well-balanced with lentils, sesame seeds, and spices. Do not attempt this recipe if any one of these ingredients is not available as it may change the taste and flavor. Secondly, once the podi mix is prepared, it stays fresh for a couple of weeks. However, do not forget to store these in air-tight containers to preserve their freshness and flavor. Lastly, I have added Kashmiri red chilies for a bright red color and medium spice taste. However, you may add byadagi chilies for more spice heat and also skip jaggery for no sweetness.

Finally, I request you to check my other related Masala Recipes Collection with this post on the Ellu Podi recipe. It mainly includes my other related recipes like Idli Podi Recipe, Sabji Masala Recipe, Kitchen King Masala Recipe, sambar powder, rasam powder, chat masala, onion powder, maggi masala powder, chai masala powder, garam masala. Further to these, I would also like to add some more related recipe categories like,

• Snacks Recipes
• Paratha Recipes
• Street Food Recipes

Video Recipe

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How to make Ellu Podi with Step-by-step Photos

1. Firstly, dry roast 1 cup sesame on low flame till it turns aromatic.
   
2. Roast till the sesame turns golden brown, and keep aside.
   
3. Add 2 tsp oil, ½ cup urad dal and ½ cup chana dal.
   
4. Roast on low flame till the dal turns golden brown.
   
5. Also add 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin and ½ cup dry coconut.
   
6. Keep frying till the spices turn aromatic and golden brown. Keep aside.
   
7. In a pan take 1 tsp oil, 50 grams dried red chilli, few curry leaves.
   
8. Roast till the chilli puffs up and turns crisp.
   
9. Transfer to the same plate and cool completely.
   
10. Once everything is cooled, transfer into the mixer jar, add a small piece tamarind, ½ tsp turmeric, 2 tsp jaggery, ½ tsp hing and 1 tbsp salt.
    
11. Pulse and grind to a coarse powder.
    
12. Finally, enjoy Ellu Podi Recipe with rice, dosa and idli.
    

Notes

• Firstly, make sure to roast on low flame, to prevent the spices from burning.
• Also, you can add garlic to make it flavourful.
• Additionally, adding coconut is optional. Coconut and sesame are a good combination.
• Finally, Ellu Podi Recipe tastes great for three to four months.