Ellu Thuvaiyal | Ellu Thogayal

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Ellu Thogayal

also known as Sesame Seed Chutney, is a popular South Indian condiment that is made using roasted sesame seeds and other flavorful ingredients. It is a delightful blend of nutty sesame flavors with spices

Why sesame seeds?

Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential minerals like calcium and iron. Additionally, they contain antioxidants and other nutrients that can contribute to overall well-being.

White sesame seeds for ellu thuvaiyal

White sesame seeds have a slightly milder flavor compared to black sesame seeds. The flavor might slightly vary.

Can I skip garlic?

Yes, it is optional but gives a nice flavor to the thogayal.

Should I roast coconut golden brown?

No, just saute the coconut till starts to change color.pan heat is enough to dry roast coconut.

Shelf life of coconut

Store the leftover ellu chutney in the fridge. Finish within two days 

Serving suggestions

Thogayal tastes best with ulundhu soru. You can also serve it with rice, along with rasam, kootu. If you add extra water, you can serve as a chutney - side for tiffin varieties. 

Can I temper?

Yes, if you are serving it as chutney. Use sesame oil and temper mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves

Thogayal recipe 

Ingredients

2 tablespoon black sesame seeds

3 garlic

¼ cup coconut 

Small piece tamarind

2 red chilli

Required salt

Asafoetida

How to make Ellu thuvaiyal with step-by-step pictures 

• First, saute black sesame seeds and red chilli till they pop

• Turn off the stove and transfer 
• Add garlic, coconut, and tamarind; site till the starts to change color

• Turn off the stove

• Furthermore, add asafoetida and salt; mix well and cool 

• First grind sesame seeds+ red chilli; into a coarse mixture

• Furthermore, add the coconut mixture and  little water; grind thogayal 

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 3 garlic
• ¼ cup coconut
• Small piece tamarind
• 2 red chilli
• Required salt
• Asafoetida

Instructions

• First, saute black sesame seeds and red chilli till they pop
• Turn off the stove and transfer
• Add garlic, coconut, and tamarind; site till the starts to change color
• Turn off the stove
• Furthermore, add asafoetida and salt; mix well and cool
• First grind sesame seeds+ red chilli; into a coarse mixture
• Furthermore, add the coconut mixture and  little water; grind thogayal

Video

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Notes

1. White sesame seeds have a slightly milder flavor compared to black sesame seeds. if you are using it, flavor might slightly vary
2. Garlic is optional but gives a nice flavor to the thogayal
3. just saute the coconut till starts to change color.pan heat is enough to dry roast coconut
4. Store the leftover ellu chutney in the fridge. Finish within two days
5. Thogayal tastes best with ulundhu soru. You can also serve it with rice, along with rasam, kootu. If you add extra water, you can serve as a chutney - side for tiffin varieties.
6. if you are serving it as chutney. Use sesame oil and temper mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves

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