Horsegram Sesame Chutney/Kollu Ellu Chutney is a simple and healthy South Indian side dish that is best served as side dish for Idli or Dosa. This chutney also goes well with hot steamed rice and a dollop of ghee.
Did you know : Horsegram contains the highest protein content of any lentil in the world. This grain is fed to horses to keep them energetic and maintain weight, hence the namesake. Horsegram is also rich in iron and calcium among other nutrients. It is a poor man's food as it provides a lot of energy for a small portion consumed. It is a drought tolerant crop that can be grown in a low rainfall area and even on rainfed dry agricultural lands.
Serve Horsegram Sesame Chutney along with Oats And Coconut Dosa Recipe and Vengaya Sambar for a healthy and sumptuous Sunday morning breakfast.
If you like this recipe, here are a few more Horsegram Recipes
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Saucepan With Handle (Tea/Sauces), Tadka Pan (Seasoning Pan)
Cooks in 15 M
Total in 25 M
To begin making Horsegram Sesame Chutney Recipe, dry roast Horsegram and sesame seeds separately in medium flame until it turns a dull brown hue. Turn off the flame and keep aside.
On a tawa, warm a tablespoon of cooking oil and add Tur dal, Channa dal, Fenugreek seeds and Coriander seeds. Roast until golden and add red chilli, pearl onions, garlic and Tamarind to it.
Roast everything for a minute and allow it to cool. Once it cools, add it to blender along with roasted horse gram and sesame.
Next add grated coconut, required salt and required water and grind everything into smooth paste. Transfer into serving bowl.
Heat a tadka/tempering pan with oil, add mustard seeds, chana dal and Urad dal. Once it sputters add curry leaves. Stir well and add this tempering to grounded chutney.
Serve Horsegram Sesame Chutney along with Oats And Coconut Dosa Recipe and Vengaya Sambar for a healthy and sumptuous Sunday morning breakfast.