Sunday, March 7, 2010

Nuvvulu Koora (Sesame Curry)



Ingredients:

  1. Sesame seeds (nuvvulu) - 1 cup
  2. Onions - 2 medium sized chopped finely
  3. Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
  4. Jeera/cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  5. Garlic cloves - 4
  6. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
  7. Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
  8. Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp (adjust according to your spice level)
  9. Salt to taste
  10. Oil - 2 tsps
Method:

1. Grind garlic, coriander seeds, and jeera coarsely. To it add sesame seeds and grind to a coarse powder. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai, add curry leaves, chopped onions and turmeric. Allow the onions to turn light brown in color.
3. Reduce the heat to medium, add ground sesame powder, salt to taste and fry for about 8 mins so that the curry doesn't stick to the pan.
4. Add chilly powder and fry for another 5 mins on low flame till the curry turns golden brown .
5. Serve hot with steamed rice, a dollop of ghee and I bet u'll luv it