Receta Ellu (White Sesame Seeds) Chutney

by Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

• White Sesame Seeds (Ellu) - 1/4 cup
• Coconut - 2 tblsp, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Tamarind - little
• Dry Red Chillies - 6
• Curry Leaves - few
• Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Dry roast the sesame seeds and keep aside.

2. Heat a little oil in a pan.

3. Fry the coconut, garlic, tamarind, dry red chillies and curry leaves.

4. Remove and cool.

5. Add the sesame seeds, salt and little water.

6. Grind to a smooth paste.

7. Heat the remaining oil in the pan.

8. Fry the mustard seeds and urad dal for 30 seconds.

9. Add to the chutney.

10. Serve with rice or roti.