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Ellu Kuzhambu is one of the traditional kuzhambu variety made of roasted sesame seeds, toasted coconut and other spices cooked in tamarind gravy. Extremely falvorful and tasty
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
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Yellu(Sesame Seeds)kuzhambuis one of my traditional kuzhambu which is forgotten these days. It’s extremely flavorful from sesame seeds and fried coconut. I have given here the conventional method, but we can also do this quickly by frying the grated coconut in the pan and then grinding it with other spices. Many of us are now using induction based hob, especially, people staying abroad, they can fry the grated coconut in the pan itself. But if we have conventional gas stove, then we can surely try this traditional method of making this yummySesame Seeds (Ellu) kuzhambu.
Traditional way of cooking Ellu Kuzhambu
The conventional method of making ellu kuzhambu is little different from other kuzhambu varieties. My mom-in-laws used to make this kuzhambu by frying the coconut directly in the fire instead of pan. Those days the coconut pieces are toasted on the coal stove (Kari Aduppu). The direct frying of coconut in fire without adding any oil gives a nice flavor to the kuzhambu along with the nice aroma of sesame seeds.
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Ellu Kuzhambu Recipe | Sesame Seeds Kuzhambu
Course: Kuzhambu
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian, Tamil Brahmin, Tamil Nadu
Equipments Needed
Heavy Bottomed Pan
Mixer Grinder
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 92kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam
Ellu Kuzhambu is one of the traditional kuzhambu variety made of roasted sesame seeds, toasted coconut and other spices cooked in tamarind gravy. Extremely falvorful and tasty
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 5 Red Chili
- 1 tbsp Toor Dal (Pigeon pea)
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 5 2" Coconut Pieces approx the 1/4 of the full coconut
- 1 Lemon Size Tamarind or 1 TBSP of Tamarind concentrate
- 1½ tsp Salt Adjust As Needed
For Tempering
- 2 tsp Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Few Curry
Instructions
Soaking Tamarind
Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 mins and extract the juice. Keep it aside
Dry Roasting and Grinding Sesame Seeds
Dry fry theYellu(Sesame Seeds) in a pan till it starts to sputter and add this to mixer
Grind the fried sesame seeds to a nice powder. Keep it aside. We will be adding this to kuzhambu only at the last.
Toasting Coconut
Hold the coconut piece with a tong and fry the coconut pieces in flame directly till it turns golden brown color. Take all the fried coconut pieces to the mixer
Pour some oil in pan and fry the red chilli, and the daals and fry it till the daal turns golden brown color.
Add these fried ingredients to mixer and grind it along with toasted coconut to a smooth paste.
Tempering Process
Heat the pan and add oil. To this add mustard seeds and when the mustard seeds starts to sputter, add curry leaves and fry for a second.
Making Kuzhambu
To this add tamarind extract , salt and allow the tamarind mixture to boil till raw smell goes off.
Now add the ground pasteand allow the kuzhambu to boil. Finally add sesame seeds powder and mix well and switch off the flame.
Serving Time
The yummy Yellu(Sesame Seeds) kuzhambu is ready to serve with rice
Notes
For any tamarind based kuzhambu, we can add a teaspoon of jaggery to adjust tangy flavor
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Ellu Kuzhambu Recipe | Sesame Seeds Kuzhambu
Amount Per Serving (1 Cup)
Calories 92Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method with Step by Step Instructions and Pictures:
- Soak the tamarind in water and extract the juice and keep it aside
- Dry fry theYellu(Sesame Seeds) in a pan till it starts to sputter and add this to mixer
- Grind the fried sesame seeds to a nice powder. Keep it aside. We will be adding this to kuzhambu only at the last. Hold the coconut piece with a tong and fry the coconut pieces in flame directly till it turns golden brown color. Take all the fried coconut pieces to the mixer
- Pour some oil in pan and fry the red chilli, and the daals and fry it till the daal turns golden brown color.
- Add these to mixer and grind it to a paste. Heat the pan and add oil. To this add mustard seeds and when the mustard seeds starts to sputter, add curry leaves and fry for a second. To this add tamarind extract , salt and allow the tamarind mixture to boil till raw smell goes off.
- Now add the ground pasteand allow the kuzhambu to boil. Finally add sesame seeds powder and mix well and switch off the flame.
- The yummy Yellu(Sesame Seeds) kuzhambu is ready to serve with rice
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Sowmya Venkatachalam
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Thank you very much for this receipe..
I tried this wth white sesame seeds.
It tasted very nice.
Simple and tasty kulambhu.
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Mami….U rock….But i have a small doubt….Coconut used in this recipe u have written as 5….pls clarify….Thanks a lot
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Thanks Mami…this dish came out so well n was relished by everyone at home …Thanks again for sharing such a wonderful recipe..
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Can we use white yellu instead of black? Will the taste differ for good or bad ? BTW great recipes Subbu Aunty and Sowmya Akka. You have inspired me to cook variety of recipes 🙂
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Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful recipe. The step by step explanation drives me to try this recipe
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So happy Shankar. Thank you
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This is a new recipe and looking forward to try it and taste it too.Very well presented.
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Thank you so much Ramaa. Try and share your comments
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