Ellu thuvaiyal is a traditional South Indian chutney made from sesame seeds. It is a flavorful and nutritious condiment that can be enjoyed with Lemon Rice and Coconut Rice, dosa, idli, or even as a spread on sandwiches. Ellu thuvaiyal can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy this versatile chutney as a flavorful accompaniment to your meals!
Ellu Thuvaiyal
8
servings5
minutes5
minutesDiscover the authentic taste of Ellu thuvaiyal, a delectable South Indian chutney made with sesame seeds. Perfect for rice, dosa, idli, or as a sandwich spread. Savour its rich flavors!
Ingredients
Black Ellu (Til seeds) – 4 tablespoons
Coconut gratings – 3 tablespoons
Urad dhal – 1 tablespoon
Red Chillies – 6
Tamarind – Big gooseberry size
Garlic – 2 pearls
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Place the Ellu (Til Seeds) in a kadai and dry-roast until they begin to crackle. Once done, transfer them to a separate bowl.
- In the same kadai, add a teaspoon of oil and sauté urad dal until it turns a light brown color.
- Add in the red chillies, garlic pearls, and tamarind, and sauté for a few moments.
- Stir in the coconut gratings, sauté briefly, and then turn off the heat.
- After the mixture has cooled, transfer all the roasted ingredients to a blender. Add salt and grind into a mixture.
- To achieve a dough-like consistency, add one or two tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.
Hi i have tried Ellu (Til Seeds) Thuvaiyal but its in bitter taste. I dont know what mistake i did. Could u please explain.
Hi Monaa,
Til is having slight bitterness. But if it is too much, then til is overfried.
Ok thank you. I will try it once more. I love til seed smell…..
Hi I want to know if it is possible to use white till seeds?
Yes. You can use white til seeds too. Onlything is the thuvaiyal will be light in colour.
Today I made this thuvayal and had it with Kanji. Delicious and really good aroma!
Thank you Anitha Manohar for your kind feed back.
I tried your ellu thuvaiyal yesterday. I used white variety as I happened to have it on hand. It was awesome. My daughter who loves peanut chutney thought it was peanut chutney. What a great healthy substitute. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind feed back.