Sesame seeds 2 tblsp Coconut 4 tblsp Red chili 4-5 Sesame oil 2 tsp Garlic 1 pod Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp Tamarind a tiny piece Salt as needed
Method:
- In a pan add oil and add the coconut.
- Cook for a minute and add the red chilies.
- Saute for a minute and add the sesame seeds.
- Do not cook for too long till the sesame pops up.
- Saute for a minute.
- Switch off the flame.
- Allow this to cool completely.
- Grind into a smooth paste along with garlic and tamarind.
- Add water while grinding.
- Temper with mustard seeds and mix well.
- Ellu chutney is ready to serve with idli and dosa.
- Do not add more ellu ( sesame seeds ) than the mentioned quantity, it will give a slightly bitter taste.
- You can also use white sesame seeds for the ellu chutney.
Method with step by step pictures:
- In a pan add oil and add the coconut.
- Cook for a minute and add the red chilies.
- Saute for a minute and add the sesame seeds.
- Do not cook for too long till the sesame pops up.
- Saute for a minute.
- Switch off the flame.
- Allow this to cool completely.
- Grind into a smooth paste along with garlic and tamarind.
- Add water while grinding.
- Temper with mustard seeds and mix well.
- Ellu chutney is ready to serve with idli and dosa.
- Do not add more ellu ( sesame seeds ) than the mentioned quantity, it will give a slightly bitter taste.
- You can also use white sesame seeds for the ellu chutney.
