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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