Ellu Sadam is a healthy, spicy rice dish made by powdering sesame seeds with lentils & then blending it with cooked rice. Ellu sadam is made usually along with sweet pongal for Thazhigai on Purattasi Saturdays for Lord Venkateswara. How to make Ellu sadam is described in this recipe with step by step pictures.
This Ellu Sadam is my favorite.I luv sesame seeds in any form either sweet or savoury. And after reading many health benefits of sesame I never miss them out when I go for my monthly grocery shopping. Bored of the usual variety rice?! try this one for a change and am sure u’l make this often.Hope u’r all having a good busy week.
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Ellu Sadam | Sesame Rice
Ellu sadam is a healthy, spicy rice dish made by powdering sesame seeds with lentils & then blending it with cooked rice. Ellu sadam is made usually along with sweet pongal for Thazhigai on Purattasi Saturdays for Lord Venkateswara. How to make Ellu sadam is described in this recipe with step by step pictures.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
To Temper :
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds / jeera
- a few curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon gingelly oil
To roast and grind to a coarse powder :
- 3 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon channa dal
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 3 dry red chillies
Instructions
- Dry roast the ingredients listed under ‘to roast and grind’ till golden brown,Set aside.
- Now add sesame seeds.Roast until golden brown.Set aside to cool.
- Temper the items listed under ‘to temper’ in oil,let it splutter,Set aside.
- Take the roasted ingredients in a mixer jar and grind it to a coarse powder.
- Now take cooked rice in a mixing bowl and spread it.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon oil and fluff it up.
- Now add the ellu powder along with tempered items,required salt and mix well.
- Enjoy Ellu Sadam / Sesame Rice!
Notes
- You can replace urad dal with channa dal too.
- If you are using fresh cooked rice then spread it in a plate and cool down completely then add it.
- You can make the powder the previous day and refrigerate it. It keeps well at least for 3-4 days if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Ellu Sadam | Sesame Rice
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 288
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 321mg9%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 802IU16%
Vitamin C 177mg215%
Calcium 166mg17%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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How to make Ellu Sadam
- Dry roast the ingredients listed under ‘to roast and grind’ till golden brown,Set aside.Now add sesame seeds.
- Roast until golden brown.Set aside to cool.Temper the items listed under ‘to temper’ in oil,let it splutter,Set aside.
- Take the roasted ingredients in a mixer jar and grind it to a coarse powder.Now take cooked rice in a mixing bowl and spread it.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon oil and fluff it up.Now add the ellu powder along with tempered items,required salt and mix well.
Expert Tips
- You can replace urad dal with channa dal too.
- If you are using fresh cookoed rice then spread it in a plate and cool down completely then add it.
- You can make the thokku the previous day and refrigerate it.It keeps well atleast for 3-4 days if refrigerated.
Kalyani
this is new recipe to me … thanks for sharing ……..
Nithu Bala
Dear Sharmi, I know how it would without a good internet connection…My parents are using BSNL and they say it is good..when we were in Chennai, we took Reliance connection and we felt it was much better than anything else…tryout that if possible..
btw, ellu sadam looks too tempting..congrats on your win..
Sailaja Damodaran
Remembering my mom,she adds a bit of pepper.Looks tempting
srikars kitchen
Nice entry.. looks perfect..nice click..
Laavanya
Oh I forgot to add, Congratulations on your win.
Laavanya
I recently tasted an ellu saadham i loved .. must try your version and see if it hits the spot.
Nithya
Rice looks really nice. 🙂
PranisKitchen
congrats
The ellu sadam looks so delicious.never tried this recipe yet.sure give a try.
we like sesame seed..one of my favorite with this sesame is ellunda(sweet sesame seed balls)..i love to eat that .
first time to ur blog good collection of nice recipes..sure will come back again.whenever get a chance visit our blog too.
Cham
Congrats on the win! The rice got some great nutty flavor!
Gulmohar
Looks awesome..Haven't seen your biscuit pudding before..They look great too 🙂
BSNL had been having some issues lately, and my father complains that he is not able to connect most of the days…
Priya
Rice looks fantastic, my fav..
Sonia
Sesame rice? it's new to me. I love sesame seeds in any dish. This rice looks like a sago khichadi. 🙂 Nice and creative idea!
Madhu
Rice with ellu looks very good, like the use of gingelly oil.
Aruna Manikandan
Congratulations!!!!
Ellu rice looks delicious and very tempting 🙂
Pavithra Srihari
Rice looks too good , and am gonna try this ..
OMG, my fav chocolate moist cake has won you a contest . Now I love it even more … Congrats Sharmi…
Mrs.Menagasathia
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Priti
Will try this soon….loved it
Sandhya Hariharan
Lovely rice variation… thanks sharmilee..
congrats on ur win….
Whn i read about ur internet connection.. i could imagine ur plight. I had to scream my throat out and fight with Hathway connection and Airtel in KOlkata.. I was nearing my delivery time.. too but I got it sorted out for my parents.. tat gave me a lot of relief
simply.food
Sesame rice looks wonderful .Beautiful click too.Congrats on your win.Well done.
Uma
looks so good. Yum!!
RAKS KITCHEN
I always love the mixed variety rice,and this is too gud for health and flavorful one 🙂
Nags
seems pretty similar to my version. i love sesame too!
Balakrishna Saraswathy
I have completely forgotten abt these homely and comforting food theses day..once my in-law is here will ask her to prepare them for me to satisfied my home-sickness:)
arthi
ellu sdam looks so tempting 🙂
Parita
Ah yummy sadam dear, looks very tempting 🙂
தக்குடுபாண்டி
yellu satham looks very nice!
Guna Adav
Hi cud we use black sesame for ths rice?
SHARMILEE J
Yes you can but the taste will differ…