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Ellu sadam- A simple vegan rice-based dish made with a sesame seeds based spice mix, served in a tiffin box placed on a bamboo basket against a brown backdrop.
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Ellu Sadam

Ellu Sadam, also called as Ellodharai, is a vegan South Indian dish. Made with the goodness of Sesame seeds. Makes a great dish for Prasadam or Neivedyam during Navratri Golu and other Poojas.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 3

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Frying Pan
  • Blender

Ingredients

For The Spice Powder

  • 1 tbsp Channa dal
  • 1.5 tbsp Whole white urad dal
  • 1.5 tbsp White sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Black sesame seeds
  • 4 to 6 dry red chili I used Byadagi variety here.
  • 2 tsp Salt or to taste

For The Rice

  • 1/2 c Sona Masoori raw rice refer post for more details
  • 1 c water
  • 2 tsp Peanut oil or vegetable oil

For Ellu Sadam

  • 1.5 tbsp Cold pressed peanut oil
  • 4 tbsp Raw Peanuts
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 3 to 4 tbsp Freshly ground Ellu Podi
  • 2 to 2.25 c Cooked and cooled rice.

Instructions

Making the Ellu Podi( Sesame seeds spice powder)

  • Heat a cast iron pan.
  • Add the dals and sesame seeds.
  • Keep the flame at the lowest.
  • Now, begin dry roasting the dals and sesame seeds until dal begins to brown. Keep stirring to avoid burning.
  • After 1 to 2 mins, the sesame seeds will start popping. At this stage, tear the chili and add them to the pan.
  • Now roast all this together for about 30 to 45 secs or until chilis begin to appear puffy. Takes roughly 30 to 40 secs.
  • Transfer all the roasted ingredients to a blender.
  • Let cool. Add salt.
  • Now, grind to a coarse powder. The powder should not be too smooth.
  • Our Ellu Podi is now ready.

Cooking the rice

  • Wash the rice thoroughly in running water till water runs clear.
  • Add 1 c water to this and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  • Switch off flame once done and let pressure release naturally.
  • When the rice is ready, transfer it to a wide plate.
  • Drizzle 2 tsp oil over it and fluff it with a fork. Let the rice cool completely.

Making Ellu Sadam

  • Heat a pan with cold-pressed peanut oil.
  • Add the raw peanuts ( groundnuts) and fry for a min or two.
  • When the peanuts begin to change color, add the mustard seeds.
  • When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the urad dal and channa dal along with the curry leaves.
  • Now add cooked rice, the ellu podi and mix well but gently.
  • Our Ellu Sadam is now ready to be served.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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