Ellu Podi

by Tarla Dalal

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एल्लू पोड़ी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Ellu Podi in Hindi)

ઇલુ પોડી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Ellu Podi in Gujarati)

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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.

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Ellu Podi recipe - How to make Ellu Podi

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins Total Time: 22 mins 1Makes 1 cup (14 tbsp )
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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

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.
When cool, transfer the mixture into a mixer jar, add salt and blend to a coarse powder.
Store in an air-tight container and use as required.