Name: Sesame Rice | Sesame Black Urad Dal podi recipe | Left over rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 Bowl of Left over Rice (Sona Masoori OR Basmati rice); 2 tsp Black Urad dal OR White Urad dal / White lentil; 1 tbsp Black Sesame seeds OR White Sesame; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper corns; 5 Dry Red chili (adjust according to your spice level); 1 sprig Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Sesame oil OR any cooking oil; 1/2 tsp Chana dal / Bengal gram; 1/2 tsp Urad dal; 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds; 2 tbsp Raw Peanuts OR Roasted peanuts; 2 Dry Red chili; 1/2 tsp White Sesame seeds; A pinch of Hing / Asafoetida

Black Sesame Seeds along with black urad dal increases the goodness of the recipe in health wise as well as taste wise. This Til rice goes well with Potato Chips and any kinds of Vathal, Vadam & Fritters.

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Black Urad dal / Black Lentil

Black gram, also known as urad dal, is one of the most commonly found lentils in every Indian kitchen. It is used in various culinary recipes like dosa, vada and papad but most commonly it is used to make dal. Black grams possess many health benefits ranging from improving digestion to regulating blood sugar levels and also they are also used in Ayurvedic medicine too. Black gram is also known by names like black lentils and matpe beans. This lentil is so popular that it forms an indispensable part of exotic cuisines and if consumed daily, it has a positive impact on your health.

Sesame Seeds

Consumption of Sesame Seeds increases during winters or when it is cold as it helps in generating heat in the body. Sesame Seeds or Ellu are also a good plant based source for Calcium.

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STEP 1 :

Sesame urad dal podi – In a pan, add black urad dal, pepper corns, dry red chili, curry leaves and dry roast for 2 mins at low to medium heat.
Then add black sesame seeds at last and roast for 1 min (or until its starts to splutters)
Cool down completely and grind to a fine powder.
This powder can be stored in air tight container for 1 to 2 months and use when required.

STEP 2 :

In a pan add 2 tbsp sesame oil, once heated add mustard seeds, peanuts, chana dal, urad dal and roast for 2 mins.
Then add red chili, curry leaves, pinch of asafoetida and roast for few seconds.

STEP 3 :

Now add left over rice, salt and give a good mix for 2 mins.
Finally add in the prepared sesame urad dal masala powder and saute for few seconds.

STEP 4 : Serving

Serve this delicious Sesame seed rice with Potato Chips and any kinds of Vathal, Vadam & Fritters.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

If using freshly prepared rice, allow the rice to cool down completely (this will help to retain the texture of the rice without breaking)
Sesame Urad dal podi can be stored in air tight container for 1 to 2 months and use when required.
In this recipe – I have used black sesame seeds and black urad dal, you can replace with white sesame and white urad dal (white lentil)
In place of raw peanuts, you can replace it with roasted peanuts. Make sure to add them at the last.

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Sesame Rice | Sesame Black Urad Dal podi recipe | Left over rice

Author: Chili in a pod Cooking Method:Sautéing Cuisine:Indian Courses:Lunch, Dinner Recipe Keys: L left over rice S sesame rice B black urad dal podi

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:2 servings Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

DESCRIPTION

INGREDIENTS

1 Bowl of Left over Rice (Sona Masoori OR Basmati rice)

To make Sesame Masala powder:

2 tsp Black Urad dal OR White Urad dal / White lentil
1 tbsp Black Sesame seeds OR White Sesame
1/2 tsp Black Pepper corns
5 Dry Red chili (adjust according to your spice level)
1 sprig Curry leaves

For Tempering:

2 tbsp Sesame oil OR any cooking oil
1/2 tsp Chana dal / Bengal gram
1/2 tsp Urad dal
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
2 tbsp Raw Peanuts OR Roasted peanuts
2 Dry Red chili
1/2 tsp White Sesame seeds
A pinch of Hing / Asafoetida

INSTRUCTIONS

Black sesame and Urad dal podi – In a pan, add black urad dal, pepper corns, dry red chili, curry leaves and dry roast for 2 mins at low to medium heat.
Then add black sesame seeds at last and roast for 1 min (or until its starts to splutters)
Cool down completely and grind to a fine powder.
This powder can be stored in air tight container for 1 to 2 months and use when required.
In a sauteing pan, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, once heated add mustard seeds, raw peanuts, chana dal, urad dal and roast for 2 mins at medium heat.
Then add red chili, curry leaves, pinch of asafoetida and roast for few seconds.
Now add left over rice, salt and give a good mix for 2 mins.
Finally add in the prepared sesame urad dal masala powder and saute for few seconds.
Serve this delicious Sesame seed rice with Potato Chips and any kinds of Vathal, Vadam & Fritters.

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NOTES & TIPS

Sesame Urad dal podi – It can be stored in air tight container for 1 to 2 months and use when required.
Variations & Substitute – I have used black sesame seeds and black urad dal, you can replace with white sesame and white urad dal (white lentil)
In place of raw peanuts, you can replace it with roasted peanuts. Make sure to add them at the last.
Sona masoori rice is used in this recipe, basmati rice also works good.
Rice Texture – If using freshly prepared rice, allow the rice to cool down completely (this will help to retain the texture of the rice without breaking)

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