Saturday, December 20, 2014

Ellu Podi - Karam

                                               Ellu Podi goes well with all the tiffin items like Idli, Dosai, Uppuma etc. This is to be mixed with Gingelly oil and taken. In fact, Gingelly oil is taken from Sesame ( Ellu ).Both are very good for health.

Kara Ellu Podi





Ingredients :

Black Sesame ( Ellu )   1 cup
Red Chilly  8 - 10
Oil, Salt,
Curry leaves- 1 handful

Method :

1. The Ellu must be free from impurities. If not wash, remove the impurities and
    dry.

2. Heat 1 tsp. of oil, roast the Ellu till they start cracking. Transfer to a plate.

3. Heat 1 tsp. of oil in the same Kadai and roast the Chilly. Add Curry leaves in
    the end and roast. Let them cool.

4. In the mixer jar, powder the Chilly first, the add the Ellu and powder. Finally
    add the salt and powder to the desired texture.

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