Ellu chutney recipe, Sesame coconut chutney

Ellu Chutney, sesame coconut chutney, Til ke chutney a chutney with coconut, sesame seeds and red chili as main ingredients and garlic adds a flavor to the chutney. Last week we had my friend's family over here and we had a fantastic time reliving our childhood memories. While i  was making dosas for all of them one night, she was sharing her mother in law"s chutney recipes. All the recipes she shared sounded so delicious and i tried this ellu chutney on the next day itself. I posted that on Instagram too. This is the first time i am tasting ellu chutney and i am addicted to this chutney. Few other chutney recipes which she shared will be posted in Jeyashri's kitchen soon.

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Ellu Chutney recipe

Recipe Cuisine: Indian|  Recipe Category: Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 mins   |  Cook time: 15 mins |  serves: 2-3 | Author: Jeyashri 
Ellu Chutney, sesame seeds chutney, a chutney with coconut, sesame seeds and red chili as main ingredients and garlic adds a flavor to the chutney.

    Sesame seeds  2 tblsp
    Coconut  4 tblsp
    Red chili  4-5
    Sesame oil  2 tsp
    Garlic  1 pod
    Mustard seeds  1/4 tsp
    Tamarind a tiny piece
    Salt  as needed

Method:

• In a pan add oil and add the coconut.
• Cook for a minute and add the red chilies.
• Saute for a minute and add the sesame seeds.
• Do not cook for too long till the sesame pops up.
• Saute for a minute. 
• Switch off the flame.
• Allow this to cool completely. 
• Grind into a smooth paste along with garlic and tamarind.
• Add water while grinding.
• Temper with mustard seeds and mix well.
• Ellu chutney is ready to serve with idli and dosa.

Notes:

1. Do not add more ellu ( sesame seeds ) than the mentioned quantity, it will give a slightly bitter taste.
2. You can also use white sesame seeds for the ellu chutney. 

    
    

Method with step by step pictures:

• In a pan add oil and add the coconut.

• Cook for a minute and add the red chilies.
• Saute for a minute and add the sesame seeds.
• Do not cook for too long till the sesame pops up.
• Saute for a minute. 

• Switch off the flame.
• Allow this to cool completely. 
• Grind into a smooth paste along with garlic and tamarind.
• Add water while grinding.
• Temper with mustard seeds and mix well.

• Ellu chutney is ready to serve with idli and dosa.

Notes:

1. Do not add more ellu ( sesame seeds ) than the mentioned quantity, it will give a slightly bitter taste.
2. You can also use white sesame seeds for the ellu chutney.