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Sesame Rice
Ellu Sadam
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Ellu Sadam is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with sesame seeds, spices, and cooked rice. The sesame seeds are dry roasted and ground into a powder, then mixed with a tempering of mustard seeds, lentils, and curry leaves. It's a simple yet satisfying dish, perfect for lunch boxes or a quick meal. Its nutty flavor and earthy aroma make it a comforting and delicious choice. It is often prepared during festivals. Tastes amazing when paired with appalam.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- Cooked rice
- Sesame seeds (black or white)
- Mustard seeds
- Urad dal
- Chana dal
- Dry red chilies
- Curry leaves
- Asafoetida
- Turmeric powder
- Sesame oil
- Salt
Instructions
- 1
Dry roast sesame seeds until fragrant. Let them cool.
- 2
Grind the roasted sesame seeds to a coarse powder.
- 3
Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Let them splutter.
- 4
Add dry red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.
- 5
Add turmeric powder and the ground sesame powder. Mix well.
- 6
Add salt to taste. Cook for a minute or two.
- 7
Add the cooked rice and mix gently until well combined.
- 8
Serve warm.
History
Ellu Sadam is a traditional Tamil rice dish passed down through generations. Sesame seeds are considered auspicious and have been used in South Indian cooking for centuries.
Why It’s Loved
People love Ellu Sadam for its unique nutty flavor, ease of preparation, and long shelf life, making it ideal for travel and lunchboxes.