Nuvvula Podi / Spicy Sesame Powder

Here is a simple flavored podi / spicy powder from my kitchen, as part of the 'Condiments - Spicy Powders' themed blogging marathon this week. This is a very simple and easy recipe made with the basic ingredients. It can be used to eat along with rice and ghee or to flavor any south Indian style curry. This is how my mother prepares this powder though I skip the garlic from the recipe.  

Ingredients:
1 cup white sesame seeds
8 dried red chillies (or adjust the quantity as needed.)
Salt to taste
1 or 2 garlic cloves

Directions:
* Toast sesame seeds and red chillies on low flame, stirring continuously until the sesame seeds start to turn light brownish in color. Turn off the stove and let them cool completely.
* Grind the toasted sesame seeds, chillies, salt and garlic cloves together finely and store it in a container with tight fitting lid.



This post is an entry for Blogging Marathon #101 under 'Condiments' theme.

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