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Ellu Podi - Black Sesame seeds Lentil spice powder

Black Sesame seeds and lentil Spice powder aka Ellu podi is a healthy condiment you can have along with rice or Idli or dosa. You can also sprinkle it on stir-fries to add a nutty punch flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cooling time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Black sesame seeds lentil powder, Ellu podi, How to make ellu podi without oil
Calories:
Author: Lathiya

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Mixer Grinder

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Black sesame seeds
  • 3/4 Cup Urad Dal
  • 1/4 Cup Chana Dal
  • 4 Dry red chilies
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Asafoetida
  • Salt as required

Instructions

  • Dry roast urad dal till it turns golden. Remove it to a plate.
  • Then dry roast chana dal till golden and add the red chilies to it and roast it for a few seconds.
  • At last dry roast, the sesame seeds till you hear a crackling sound. Remove it to a plate and let it cool completely.
  • Then grind it smoothly along with asafoetida and required salt in a mixer grinder. I like it a little coarse.
  • Mix the podi with sesame oil or coconut oil and serve with Idli, dosa, or rice.

Notes

  1. You can grind the powder coarsely or smooth.
  2. Also, you can add dry roasted curry leaves and grind them together with the lentils.
  3. You can add 1 Teaspoon of oil while roasting the Sesame seeds and the lentils.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 123g | Protein: 69.9g | Fat: 75.1g