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Ellu Kuzhambu Recipe- Sesame Seeds Kuzhambu
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Ellu Kuzhambu Recipe- Sesame Seeds Kuzhambu

A high protein South Indian Recipes recipe with pearl onions (sambar onions) - chopped, potatoes (aloo) - cut into cubes, tomatoes - finely chopped. Ready in 35 min, serves 3.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories
795kcal
Estimated Cost
425-575
Carbs105g
Protein52g
Fats19g
Servings Scaler
3

Instructions

14 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Ellu Kuzhambu-Sesame Seeds Kuzhambu Recipe, prepare tamarind extract soaking tamarind in 2 glasses of water

    tamarind(25 grams)sesame (gingelly) oil(1 tablespoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/2 teaspoon)sesame seeds (til seeds)(1 tablespoon)black sesame seeds(1 tablespoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  2. 2

    Into a preheated pan add sesame seeds and black sesame seeds and dry roast for a few seconds till the sesame release a nice aroma and start to pop

    potatoes (aloo) - cut into cubes(2)sesame (gingelly) oil(1 tablespoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/2 teaspoon)sesame seeds (til seeds)(1 tablespoon)black sesame seeds(1 tablespoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  3. 3

    Transfer into a bowl and keep aside

    potatoes (aloo) - cut into cubes(2)
  4. 4

    Next in the same pan dry roast urad dal and chana dal till the dals turn golden brown in colour

    teaspoons white urad dal (split)(2)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 teaspoon)
  5. 5

    Once done remove into a bowl and keep aside to cool

    potatoes (aloo) - cut into cubes(2)
  6. 6

    Finally dry roast the cumin seeds till they start to change colour and transfer to the bowl with the dals

    mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/2 teaspoon)sesame seeds (til seeds)(1 tablespoon)black sesame seeds(1 tablespoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Once the sesame seeds and the dals have cooled down add them to the mixer grinder along with the black pepper powder and grind to a powder

    teaspoons red chilli powder(2)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)sesame (gingelly) oil(1 tablespoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/2 teaspoon)sesame seeds (til seeds)(1 tablespoon)black sesame seeds(1 tablespoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)black pepper powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  8. 8

    Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and methi seeds

    mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/2 teaspoon)sesame seeds (til seeds)(1 tablespoon)black sesame seeds(1 tablespoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  9. 9

    Let the seeds splutter and add onions & saute till golden brown

    pearl onions (sambar onions) - chopped(1 cup)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/2 teaspoon)sesame seeds (til seeds)(1 tablespoon)black sesame seeds(1 tablespoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  10. 10

    Once the onions have browned add tomatoes, chilli powder, turmeric powder & salt, sauté till tomato turn soft and mushy

    pearl onions (sambar onions) - chopped(1 cup)tomatoes - finely chopped(2)teaspoons red chilli powder(2)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - as per requiredblack pepper powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  11. 11

    Once the tomatoes have turned soft add the tamarind extract & boil until the raw smell of the tamarind vanishes

    tomatoes - finely chopped(2)tamarind(25 grams)
  12. 12

    Once done add the ground sesame powder and boil Ellu Kuzhambu for 2 to 3 minutes

    teaspoons red chilli powder(2)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)sesame (gingelly) oil(1 tablespoon)sesame seeds (til seeds)(1 tablespoon)black sesame seeds(1 tablespoon)black pepper powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    After 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat and your Ellu Kuzhambu is ready to be served

  14. 14

    Serve Ellu Kuzhambu with Steamed Rice, Mangalorean Neer Dosa and Poha Dosa

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