I have just one word to describe Sesame Chutney Powder-delicious! I’m so hooked on to this spicy, somewhat salty, flavorful spice powder. Ever since I started making this powder, I’ve made sure I have a jar handy in my refrigerator. It is so yummy with steamed brown rice and ghee, just the thought of it makes my mouth water! My cousin Sangita is so fond of this, she just keeps it by her side and pops a spoonful at a time, like a snack. I do that too, sometimes. It is so addictive!

Sesame Seeds

Obviously, we’re all familiar with sesame seeds in bread, rolls, pretzels, bread sticks, crackers and so on. In the Indian cuisine however, sesame seeds are used in curries, savory snacks, sweets, dry chutney powders and wet chutneys. Sesame Laddus (sweet candy made with sesame seeds and jaggery) are delicious and very popular in India.

Sesame Laddu

Chutney Powders

Indian cuisine has a variety of dry spice powders. These are either exclusively made for specific dishes (like Rasam Powder and Sambar Powder). I enjoy Kharam Podi with steaming hot idlis – I hardly ever use it for anything else! Sesame Chutney Powder for instance, can be had by itself, or as a curry powder. One of the most versatile spice powders is South Indian Curry Powder, that I use in most of my dry, veggie sauté recipes.

Kharam Podi – Spiced Idli Chutney Powder

Sesame Chutney Powder

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, flavorful spice mix, this recipe is a must. Just 3 main ingredients, sesame seeds, urad dal and dry chili peppers are what you need and of course, salt to taste. Sauté, cool, blend. Just 3 steps, and you’re done. How easy is that?!

Check out some of these delicious chutney powder, spice powder, and chutney recipes while you’re here:

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• Kharam Podi – Spiced Idli Chutney Powder
• South Indian Curry Powder
• Yellow Mung Raw Onion Chutney
• Cranberry Chutney with a South Indian Twist
• Malabar Spinach Chutney
• Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Chutney
• Spicy Sweet Tangy Tomato Chutney
• Coconut Chutney
• Coconut Tomato Chutney
• Ridge Gourd Chutney

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Sesame Chutney Powder

Make this simple and nutritious chutney powder with just 3 key ingredients, in 3 easy steps- roast, cool, blend! Sprinkle on your salad or add it to your sautéed veggies for an extra dash of flavor! You can also enjoy it with steamed rice and organic ghee.

Course Chutney, Curry Powder

Cuisine Andhra, Indian, Karnataka, South Indian

Keyword Chutney, Indian, Sesame, Spicy, Vegetarian

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Cooling Ingredients 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 30 People

Calories 37kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot (IP)
• Preethi Blender

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Sesame Seeds - White Variety
• 1/3 Cup Urad Dal - (Split Black Gram)
• 6 Chilis Dry Red Chili - Large
• 1/2 Teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Or To Taste

Instructions

• Make sure you have urad dal, sesame seeds and chili peppers handy.
  
• Set IP on 'sauté' mode, add oil and wait for 'hot' sign. Roast sesame seeds, urad dal and red chili for 2-3 minutes to ensure you get rid of the moisture. Make sure you do not burn the spices. They need to brown ever so slightly.
  
• Set aside to cool in a large plate for about 10 minutes.
  
• Transfer into a blender. Add salt.
  
• Blend to a coarse powder.
  
• Transfer to a glass jar with an air tight lid and store in a cool dry place.
  

Notes

Goes well with steamed brown or white rice and organic ghee or as curry powder.

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Sesame Chutney Powder

Serving Size

 

5 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

37

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

3

g

5

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Sodium

 

78

mg

3

%

Potassium

 

27

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

2

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

53

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

50

mg

5

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.