Sesame seed rice is frequently made in South India especially Tamilnadu. Its made during auspicious month of Aadi month( July – August) or during Purattasi ( Sept – Oct) . Kalantha Sadam or mixed rice recipes are popular in South India , as this area is primarily a rice eating region. Ellu or Sesame is also considered very auspicious for Lord Shani in Hindu culture . It is said that when one is inflicted by the Saturn’s ill effects , one should light sesame oil wick in front of Lord Shaneeswara especially on a Saturday. The Lord Shani teaches us to repent for our sins and helps in attaining spiritual maturity during our lifetime. The teachings help us to lead a better life and set a good example to our children.
Some houses make Sesame rice as an offering on all Saturdays . This is a delicious dish and can be made and relished other wise too .
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cooked Rice 2 cups
- Sesame seeds half cup
- Dried Red chilies 4
- Salt 2 teaspoon
- Urad dal 1 teaspoon
- Ghee or Oil 4 teaspoon
- Mustard 1 1/2 teaspoon
- Green chilies 2
- Red chilies 2
- Asafoetida half a teaspoon
- Curry leaves few
Method
Method
- In a small pan , dry roast the sesame seeds, after it splutters , remove and keep aside.
- Dry roast Urad dal and red chillies , till urad dal turns light brown.
- Powder along with asafoetida , sesame seeds to a fine powder.
- In the same sauce pan , add oil or ghee . when it gets hot add , mustard , curry leaves chopped green chilies and red chilies .
- Spread rice on a plate , add the prepared powder and salt on the rice , add the seasonings .
- Mix with a fork .
- Sesame Rice is ready.
Note
Note
- The rice cooked should be separate not mushy .
- Peanuts or Cashewnuts can be added to the Sesame Rice, while seasoning.
- Shredded coconut too can be added to the seasonings.
