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Nuvvu Podi (Sesame Seed Powder) Recipe

Recipe by: SUSMITA

"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)."
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  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep5 m
  • Cook10 m
  • Ready In30 m
  • 1Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool.
  • 2Heat 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.
  • 3Use 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.
Ingredients
  • 192 servings
  • 7 cals
  • 1 2/3 cups sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 10 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
  • salt to taste
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    7
    < 1%
  • Fat:
    0.6
    < 1%
  • Carbs:
    0.3
    < 1%
  • Protein:
    0.2
    < 1%
  • Cholesterol:
    0
    0%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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