Ellu Podi Recipe For Idli & Dosa

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	20 min
Total time	30 min
Serves	1 box

Nutrition

Per box.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	1052 kcal
Carbohydrates	155 g
Protein	49 g
Fat	36 g
Saturated fat	14 g
Sodium	7825 mg
Potassium	1385 mg
Fiber	68 g
Sugar	17 g
Vitamin A	14909 IU
Vitamin C	9 mg
Calcium	533 mg
Iron	27 mg

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Ingredients

• 1 cup sesame / til
• ½ cup urad dal
• ½ cup chana dal
• 2 tsp oil
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin
• ½ cup dry coconut
• 50 grams dried red chilli
• few curry leaves
• small piece tamarind
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp jaggery
• ½ tsp hing
• 1 tbsp salt

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Instructions

1. Firstly, dry roast 1 cup sesame on low flame till it turns aromatic.
2. Roast till the sesame turns golden brown, and keep aside.
3. Add 2 tsp oil, ½ cup urad dal and ½ cup chana dal.
4. Roast on low flame till the dal turns golden brown.
5. Also add 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin and ½ cup dry coconut.
6. Keep frying till the spices turn aromatic and golden brown. Keep aside.
7. In a pan take 1 tsp oil, 50 grams dried red chilli, few curry leaves.
8. Roast till the chilli puffs up and turns crisp.
9. Transfer to the same plate and cool completely.
10. Once everything is cooled, transfer into the mixer jar, add a small piece tamarind, ½ tsp turmeric, 2 tsp jaggery, ½ tsp hing and 1 tbsp salt.
11. Pulse and grind to a coarse powder.
12. Finally, enjoy Ellu Podi Recipe with rice, dosa and idli.

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Step-by-step

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Notes

• Firstly, make sure to roast on low flame, to prevent the spices from burning.
• Also, you can add garlic to make it flavourful.
• Additionally, adding coconut is optional. Coconut and sesame are a good combination.
• Finally, Ellu Podi Recipe tastes great for three to four months.