I used white sesame seeds for making this ellu podi, you can use black sesame seeds also.
Method with step by step pictures :
Dry roast 3/4 cup of sesame seeds in a pan. Once it starts popping up and changes color, take it out from the pan. Keep it aside.
Add 1/4 cup of urad dal to the same pan. Roast till the color changes to a golden brown.Keep it aside.Add 5-6 red chilies, salt, a few curry leaves, and asafoetida to this.
Roast for a few minutes.Allow all the roasted things to get completely cool. This step is important.Even if it is slightly warm, the podi will become soggy.Pulse this in the mixie.
Do not over grind as the sesame seeds will ooze out oil.Once done, spread this on a plate for a few minutes to get rid of the mixie heat. Store this in an air-tight container.Mix this with hot rice and smear a dollop of ghee and enjoy your meal.
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