Nuvvu Podi (Sesame Seed Powder)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Nuvvu Podi (Sesame Seed Powder)). This is my favourite podi (powder). 'Nuvvu' is the Telugu word for 'til' or 'sesame seeds.' This powder is great eaten with rice. It also adds a lovely flavor when sprinkled into Andhra kooras (sabjis).

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 192

Yield: 2 cups

Nuvvu Podi (Sesame Seed Powder)

Ingredients

1 ⅔ cups sesame seeds

½ teaspoon sesame oil

10 dried red chile peppers

or to taste

salt to taste

Indian Potato-Stuffed Paratha

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant about 5 minutes. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool.

Step 2

Heat 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil in the skillet again over medium-low heat. Fry the red chile peppers in the hot oil until they begin to change color about 5 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Use a mortar and pestle to grind the sesame seeds chile peppers and salt into a powder. Nuvvu podi will keep for a few months on the shelf.

Nutritional Information

Nuvvu Podi (Sesame Seed Powder)

Servings Per Recipe:192

Calories: 7.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 0.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Fat: 0.6g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 7.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Folate: 1.2mcg

Calcium: 12.2mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 4.4mg 2%

Potassium: 6.4mg

Sodium: 0.2mg

Calories From Fat: 5.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.