Sesame Rice (Ellu Sadam) Recipe
Savor this aromatic Sesame Rice (Ellu Sadam) made with roasted sesame seeds, red chilies, and coconut. A flavorful and fiber-rich South Indian rice perfect for festive occasions or a nutritious lunch. Ellu sadam, sesame rice, South Indian sesame rice, vegan rice recipes, fiber-rich rice, festive lunch ideas, Pongal recipes
Description
Sesame Rice (Ellu Sadam)
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- ¾ cup cooked rice (cooled)
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 dry red chilies
- 1 tsp urad dal
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)
- 1½ tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- Few curry leaves
- Salt to taste
🍽️ Instructions
- Dry roast white and black sesame seeds until they splutter. Set aside to cool.
- Grind the roasted seeds with red chilies and salt into a coarse powder.
- In a pan, heat sesame oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
- Add grated coconut (if using), and sauté briefly.
- Mix in the ground sesame powder and stir well.
- Add cooked rice and toss until evenly mixed and heated through.
- Serve warm with papad or curd.
Ingredients List
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¾ cup cooked rice (cooled)
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2 tbsp white sesame seeds
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1 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)
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2 dry red chilies
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1 tsp urad dal
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½ tsp mustard seeds
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1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)
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1½ tbsp sesame oil
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Asafoetida (hing)
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Few curry leaves
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Salt to taste
Additional information
| calories | 180-200 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Diet Type | Anything, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 8-10 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, High‑Fiber |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Festive Special, Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Spicy |
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