

Ellu podi is mixed with rice and some oil and eaten. The sesame seeds impart a nice flavor and coarseness when mixed with rice. Of course you can mix with ghee instead of oil. These podis are a staple in many houses and a different podi is made each week to keep a constant supply and to have a variety. I love these podis since they are also easy to make. Just roast and grind, can it get any simpler? I am off to make my next batch
Ingredients
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 tsp oil
1/4 cup urad dal
3 red chillies
Asafoetida
Salt
Yields
1/2 cup of powder
Method
Dry roast the sesame seeds until a nice aroma floats around. Take care not to burn the seeds.
In a little oil roast urad dal, chillies and asafoetida.
The dals are golden brown. Again take care not to burn the dals. Allow to cool
Take all the roasted ingredients in a mixie / coffee grinder and add salt.
Grind to a powder. Sesame seeds tend to clump up together on grinding. Just break them apart and store. I store this podi in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!
Linking to Valli’s Condiment Mela.