Ellu Sadam | sesame rice recipe | sesame seed rice | எள்ளு சாதம் | elludarai | ellodarai
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Ellu Sadam | sesame rice recipe | eluodarai | எள்ளு சாதம் | ellodarai | Kannum pongal recipe | Sesame seed rice | til rice | south Indian rice variety is a tasty variety of rice prepared with black sesame seed. Ellu gives an intense flavor to the rice. With some cooked rice, this can be prepared within 10 minutes. Make ahead and enjoy after few hours for the best flavor.
What is Ellu Sadam?
Ellu Sadam is a traditional South Indian sesame rice made with roasted sesame seeds, lentils, red chillies, and spices. It is commonly prepared in temples and during festivals.
Why is Ellu Sadam considered a temple‑style dish?
The recipe uses simple, sattvic ingredients like sesame seeds, urad dal, and mild spices — all commonly used in temple prasadam preparations.
Can I use black sesame seeds instead of white?
Yes. Black sesame seeds give a deeper flavor and darker color, while white sesame seeds offer a milder taste.
What type of rice works best for Ellu Sadam?
Short‑grain rice like ponni, sona masoori, or raw rice works best. The grains should be cooked, fluffy, and separate.
Is Ellu Sadam healthy?
Yes — sesame seeds are rich in calcium, iron, and healthy fats. The dish is naturally vegan and nutritious.
Can I prepare the sesame spice powder in advance?
Absolutely. The ellu podi can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, making the recipe even quicker.
What can I serve with Ellu Sadam?
It pairs well with:
- Appalam (papad)
- Curd
- Simple vegetable poriyal
- Pickle
Is Ellu Sadam suitable for fasting or puja days?
Yes — it is traditionally made for Sashti, Navaratri, Aadi month, and other auspicious days.
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Ingredients
Cooked rice – 2 cups
Sesame oil
To grind
Black/White sesame seeds – 2 tbsp
Urad dal – 1 tbsp
Chana dal – 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Pepper – 1/4 tsp
Dry red chillies – adjust to taste
Roasted peanuts – 1 tsp
To temper
Sesame oil – 1 + 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Chana dal – 1 tbsp
Urad dal – 1 tbsp
Roasted peanuts – a handful
Cashews – 6
Curry leaves – a few
Asafoetida – a generous pinch
Dry red chillies – 2
Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
How to make Ellu Sadam with step-by-step pictures
- ️Spread the cooked rice in a wide pan. Add a few drops of sesame oil and gently mix. Let it cool a bit
- ️ Dry roast all the ingredients listed under “To grind” until aromatic. Cool and grind to a coarse powder
- ️Heat sesame oil in a pan
- Add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, peanuts, cashews, red chillies; Fry till golden
- ️Furthermore, add curry leaves, asafoetida, and pepper powder, and mix well
- ️Add this tempering to the rice
- Furthermore, add the sesame powder little by little, mixing gently until it suits your taste
- ️ Add salt and mix well
- ️ Let it rest for a few hours. It tastes even better after resting
Ingredients
- Cooked rice – 2 cups
- Sesame oil
To grind
- Black/White sesame seeds – 2 tbsp
- Urad dal – 1 tbsp
- Chana dal – 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Dry red chillies – adjust to taste
- Roasted peanuts – 1 tsp
To temper
- Sesame oil – 1 + 1/2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Chana dal – 1 tbsp
- Urad dal – 1 tbsp
- Roasted peanuts – a handful
- Cashews – 6
- Curry leaves – a few
- Asafoetida – a generous pinch
- Dry red chillies – 2
- Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Spread the cooked rice in a wide pan. Add a few drops of sesame oil and gently mix. Let it cool a bit
- ️ Dry roast all the ingredients listed under “To grind” until aromatic. Cool and grind to a coarse powder
- ️Heat sesame oil in a pan
- Add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, peanuts, cashews, red chillies; Fry till golden
- ️Furthermore, add curry leaves, asafoetida, and pepper powder, and mix well
- ️Add this tempering to the rice
- Furthermore, add the sesame powder little by little, mixing gently until it suits your taste
- ️ Add salt and mix well
- ️ Let it rest for a few hours. It tastes even better after resting
Video
Love the ellu flavor. Yummy rice
Yummm...my fav variety rice. I can smell the roasted sesame as I read your post. My aunt makes a slightly different version. Hoping to post the recipe sometime soon.
I have heard a lot about your cracked Wheat ellu preparation from Amma:-) waiting to see your version
Looks so yumm dear 🙂
Looks Yum! healthy and simple rice
Oh Vidya! I love ellu sadam.. This will be the menu for tomorrow's lunch in my home.the pics are so tempting.. And happy navrathri Vidya 🙂
Everyday morning ,I would have to wake up at 5am sharp..by 6a.m..I have to make two different kinds of dishes for my daughter snack and lunch box...now I can sleep 15 minutes more..just for your one pot rice recipe...thet are so yuum abd easy to cook which I want. Thanks a lot dear.
Thanks a lot Moumita for your sweet words.. You made my day
I love this....yummy 🙂
have never tried sesame seeds in rice. this recipe sounds so flavourful and tasty! got to try this!
I love how you turned this rice into something really special.
Lovely sesame rice, i can smell in here! Touch of peanuts, awesome!
Simple yet a tasty and flavorful rice Vidhya.. 🙂
Thanku Arasi:-)
Healthy and a simple delicious rice
Thanku All:-)
Ellu sadam looks super Vidya very nice.
Sesame seed rice is pretty new to me. It looks super delicious! Bookmarked!
very easy and flavorful one pot meal...will try your version one day...
its look so yummy... i'll try its at home and thx for the information
Yummy flavourful rice!!! My fav!!
Thanku Sundari:-)