Flavorful & Iron-Rich Sesame RiceVeg
Elevate your daily meals with this aromatic and nutrient-packed sesame rice, locally known as Ellu Podi Sadam. By creating a homemade, toasted spice blend featuring dals, red chilies, and healthy sesame seeds, you unlock a deep, earthy flavor profile that pairs perfectly with freshly cooked or leftover rice. This quick, iron-rich dish is ideal for lunch boxes or a speedy dinner when you crave something wholesome, traditional, and full of satisfying crunchFlavorful & Iron-Rich Sesame Rice
Ingredients
For the sesame powder :
2 tbsp Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
2 tbsp Black Gram (Urad Dal)
1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
8 piece Dry Red Chilli
1 tsp Peppercorns
2 Tamarind
1 tbsp Dry Shredded Coconut
3 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 tsp Rock Salt
1 tsp Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
For the sesame rice :
Large bowl Cooked Rice
3 tsp Oil
1 tsp Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
1 tsp Black Gram (Urad Dal)
1 tbsp Peanuts
A few Cashew Nuts
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
2 piece Red Chilli
A few Curry Leaves
Sesame powder : 3 tsp
to taste Salt
1 tsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
Instructions
1
In a pan over low heat, dry roast chana dal and urad dal for 2 minutes.
2
Add cumin seeds, red chillies, peppercorns, and tamarind bits. Roast for another 2 minutes.
3
Stir in dried coconut bits and roast for 2-3 minutes. Add sesame seeds, rock salt, and hing, then lightly toast.
4
Turn off the stove, let ingredients cool completely, then grind into a fine powder.
5
Heat oil in a kadai. Add chana dal, urad dal, peanuts, and cashews; saute until golden.
6
Add mustard seeds, red chillies, and curry leaves.
7
Add cooked rice and the ground sesame powder. Mix well.
8
Taste and add extra salt or powder if needed. Stir in ghee for a final touch of flavor and serve hot.
