Ellu Molagapodi (Sesame / Gingelly seeds)

Ingredients:

1. Red chillies - 12 nos
2. Sesame / Ellu - 3/4 cup
3. Urad dhal - 1 tablespoon
4. Jaggery (optional) - 1/4 teaspoon
5. Oil - 1/2 teaspoon
6. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Dry roast sesame seeds/Ellu in a pan and keep aside
• Add oil to the pan and roast the red chillies to brown color and remove the chillies
• Add urad dhal to pan and roast to golden brown
• Now grind red chillies and salt together finely. Add sesame seeds, urad dhal and jaggery to grind coarsely
• Mix thoroughly and transfer to an air tight container