• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Spice your Life! logo
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Blogging Marathon Details
    • Next BM Announcement
    • BM Participants
  • Also on: Cooking 4 all Seasons
  • Nav Social Menu

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Index
  • ×

    Home » Accompaniments » Ellu Pajji | How to make Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney

    Ellu Pajji | How to make Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney

    Published: Feb 25, 2022 · Modified: Feb 25, 2022 by Srivalli · 4 Comments

    Sharing is caring!

    0 shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Ellu Pajji or Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney is a nutty chutney made with toasted sesame seeds along with shallots and fresh coconut. This is a popular Coorg dish served with different dishes for breakfast.

    Ellu Pajji

    When planning the Coorg Breakfast Thali, I was making sure to make the regional special dishes for the breakfast. So I Kodava Thalia Puttu along with Kodava Kootu Curry & Kumbala Halwa.

    The whole thali was a delightful experience of enjoying regional dishes different from our regular ones.

    This Ellu Pajji is as traditional as you can get. Its made with roasted sesame seeds along with coconut, shallots with tamarind for sourness. The coarsely ground chutney makes a delicious side dish for the Steamed Rice Coconut Cake.

    Since I always make sure to have a list of different A to Z always ready, I knew I have to save up this Ellu Pajji for this series.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe
    • PIN This for Later!

    Ingredients

    The main ingredient in this chutney is the sesame seeds along with coconut. The shallots add a nice aroma to the chutney. For balancing, we add tamarind and jaggery. Altogether a different chutney to enjoy.

    Ingredients Needed for Chutney

    Sesame Seeds - We use white sesame seeds to make this chutney. Dry roast until aromatic and grind it to make the chutney

    Coconut - Freshly grated coconut is added as such to the chutney and you will feel the nuttiness of both sesame and coconut adding flavour.

    Shallots - Shallots add a wonderful taste to the dish and should not be skipped.

    Other ingredients used - Tamarind and Jaggery are a must again. So use the quantity you feel fine with.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    It is helpful if you have the ingredients handy before starting to roast the sesame seeds. It tends to get roasted very quickly, so have an eye on it.

    How to make Ellu Pajji 1

    For making the Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney:

    Heat a pan and dry roast the sesame seeds over medium heat.
    Toss around until it slightly changes colour and is aromatic. Takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Allow it to cool down.
    Now take the roasted sesame seeds into a mixer jar, add the other ingredients like freshly grated coconut, shallots, dry red chilies, tamarind, jaggery, and salt to taste.
    Slowly add little water and grind it into a smooth or coarse paste. Adjust the salt, and transfer to a serving bowl.

    Tempering Ellu Pajji

    For tempering:

    Heat a small pan over medium heat, add oil. When hot add the mustard seeds, chopped dry chilies and curry leaves when the mustard seeds start to splutter.
    Saute till the chilies crisp up. Immediately pour the tadka over the Ellu Pajji and serve.
    Serve the Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney along with Kodava Thalia Puttu for a delicious Coorg Breakfast Thali.

    Kodava Special Sesame & Tamarind Chutney

    Substitutions & Variations

    Shallots are a must to this chutney. However, if you don't have them, you can use the purple onion.

    You can use black sesame seeds as well. It should not change much.

    Add a little jaggery if you don't want it very sweet.

    If you have red chili flakes you can use them as well. However, we do not use green chilies.

    Kodava Special Breakfast -  Sesame & Tamarind Chutney

    Equipment

    We need a mixer or food processor depending on the amount of chutney you are planning to make.

    Plus a pan for tempering the chutney.

    Storage

    Since we add fresh coconut, the shelf life is only around 4 to 5 hours. However, you can increase the tamarind to store this for a longer time at room temperature.

    On refrigeration, you can store this for a day.

    Expert Tips

    Grated coconut makes it easy to grind, else you can chop it finely.

    Ensure to toss the sesame seeds over a hot pan, else you will char it.

    Keeping it coarse makes it taste better.

    Recipe

    Ellu Pajji
    Print Pin
    5 from 2 votes

    Ellu Pajji | How to make Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney

    Ellu Pajji or Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney is a nutty chutney made with toasted sesame seeds along with shallots and fresh coconut. This is a popular Coorg dish served with different dishes for breakfast.
    Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads
    Cuisine Karnataka
    Keyword Easy Chutney for Tiffin
    By Cook Method Blended, Stovetop
    Occasion Weekend Special
    By Diet Healthy Recipes
    Dish Type Condiment Recipes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 205kcal
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Chutney

    • 1/2 cup Sesame seeds / Til seeds roasted
    • 1/2 cup Fresh Coconut grated
    • 5 Shallots / Pearl Onions / Sambar Onions
    • 3 Dry Red Chilies
    • 2- inch Tamarind
    • 1 tablespoon Jaggery
    • Salt to taste

    For Tempering

    • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • 2 Red Dry Chilies
    • 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil

    Instructions

    How to make Kodava Ellu Pajji Recipe - Sesame & Tamarind Chutney

      For making the Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney:

      • Heat a pan and dry roast the sesame seeds over medium heat.
      • Toss around until it slightly changes colour and is aromatic. Takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Allow it to cool down.
      • Now take the roasted sesame seeds into a mixer jar, add the other ingredients like freshly grated coconut, shallots, dry red chilies, tamarind, jaggery, and salt to taste.
      • Slowly add little water and grind it into a smooth or coarse paste. Adjust the salt, and transfer to a serving bowl.

      For tempering:

      • Heat a small pan over medium heat, add oil. When hot add the mustard seeds, chopped dry chilies and curry leaves when the mustard seeds start to splutter.
      • Saute till the chilies crisp up. Immediately pour the tadka over the Ellu Pajji and serve.
      • Serve the Kodava Sesame Seeds Chutney along with Kodava Thalia Puttu for a delicious Coorg Breakfast Thali

      Nutrition

      Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 4mg
      Tried this recipe?Mention @spicingyourlife_ or tag #spicingyourlife_!

      PIN This for Later!

      Ellu pajji is a Kodava Special Sesame & Tamarind Chutney
      « Dhaniya Palli Chutney ~ Easy Chutney without Coconut
      Fig Relish | How to make Anjeer Ki Chutney »

      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. sushma pinjala says

        February 27, 2022 at 12:58 am

        Such a simple and delicious chutney with sesame seeds.

        Reply
      2. Vaishali says

        March 04, 2022 at 9:31 am

        5 stars
        Another new chutney for me. Sesame seeds in a chutney - wow I like that idea. Very nutritious, as well!

        Reply
      3. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

        March 15, 2022 at 10:43 pm

        5 stars
        I am loving your chutney series, another interesting one to try for sure... I am sure that this must taste very close to peanut chutney, nice and nutty...

        Reply
      4. Radha says

        April 08, 2022 at 10:44 am

        5 stars
        I make sesame chutney as such. Adding coconut and onions adds to the flavors and would love to try this delicious chutney! Yummy recipe as usual.

        Reply

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

      Primary Sidebar

      Search Recipes

      Vegetarian Side Dishes

      Pavakkai Pitlai | Bitter gourd Pitlai

      Serukeerai Pasiparuppu Poriyal ~ South Indian Curries

      Mathura Ke Dubki Wale Aloo | How to make Dubki Wale Aloo

      Potato Stuffed Karela Curry | Aloo Stuffed Karela Subji ~ Step by Step

      Thalis and Spreads

      Beerakaya Gatti Pappu - Simple Lunch Thali

      Beerakaya Gatti Pappu

      Mumbai Street Food

      Mumbai Street Food

      Bikaneri Papad Ka Paratha Menu

      Bikaneri Papad Ka Paratha Menu

      Besan Ki Poori aur Sabzi Thali

      Besan Ki Poori aur Sabzi Thali

      Most Popular Posts

      Chena Tarkari

      Chhena Tarkari | Odia Style Paneer Curry

      Mofo Sakay

      Mofo Anana | Malagasy Mofo Sakay

      Ice Cream Sandesh

      Ice Cream Sandesh | How to make Khoya Kulfi Sandesh

      Sprouted Moong Dal Idli

      Sprouted Moong Dal Idli ~ Low Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipe

      Popular One Pot Meals

      Shahi Khichdi

      Footer

      ↑ back to top

      Privacy Policy

      Copyright © 2022 Spice your Life!