Ellu Chutney / Sesame seeds chutney – a healthy and delicious side dish for dosa, idli, Vade…
Sesame seeds are very good source of calcium and Zinc which promotes good bone health. Helps in lowering cholesterol, iron rich and promotes heart health too.
Try this simple yet delicious sesame seeds chutney.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp sesame seeds/ ellu ( you can use white or black sesame seeds)
• 3/4 cup fresh grated coconut
• 1.5 tsp oil
• 5 green chillies (more or less)
• marble size tamarind
• 3/4 tbsp salt or salt to taste
• around 1/2 cup water

For seasoning:

• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp urad dal/split black gram

Method:

1. Heat the pan on medium, dry roast the sesame seeds until it sputters. Transfer it o a plate.
2. Heat 1/4 tsp oil in a ladle, then add cut green chillies, fry it until the chillies turns white.
3. Grind sesame seeds, chilies, along with coconut, salt, tamarind without adding water first.
4. Then add water and grind it to a coarse paste . Transfer it to a bowl

For seasoning:

1. Heat the oil in a pan, once hot add mustard seeds. after it pops add urad dal. after idals turns golden brown turn off the heat and add the seasoning to the chutney.
2. Chutney is ready to serve with rice rotti, idli, vadai ….