Sesame Seeds Stir Fry Recipe
With its bold flavors and incredible health benefits, Sesame Seeds Stir Fry - Andhra Nuvvula Kura is a must-try dish that embodies the essence of Andhra cuisine. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday recipe or a flavorful addition to your festive meal, this dish ticks all the boxes. So, head to your kitchen and give your meals the nutty twist they deserve!Nuvvula fry is a yummy curry full of flavour. The tiny, oval white sesame seeds have a nutty taste and a light crunch. Very popular in Asian cuisine, the seeds come in a variety of colours – black, white, yellow and red.Nuvvula dry fry made with white sesame seeds is a fantastic add on to any meal. Naturally rich sesame seeds have an impressive nutritional profile.
Servings: 3
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- Sesames seeds – ½ cup
- Water – 5 tbsp
- For tempering:
- Onion – 1 medium, chopped finely
- Green chilli – 1, chopped finely
- Garlic cloves – 3, finely chopped
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Dry red chilli – 1
- Chana dal/Bengal gram – ½ tsp
- Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
- Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
- Chilli powder – ¼ tsp
- Oil – 1 ½ tsp
- Coriander leaves – 1 tsp, chopped
Instructions
- To make homemade til ki sabzi all you need is some nuvvulu on hand and you’re ready to roll.
- Take ½ cup of white til seeds and toast lightly in a clean dry pan. Stir frequently on low heat until they turn a light golden brown. Toasting sesame helps make them less bitter.
- Allow the toasted nuvvulu to cool down for a few minutes.
- Add them to a clean mixie jar and grind to a smooth powder. Sesame seeds release oil when ground and tend to clump together. So run the mixie for short intervals, scraping down the sides.
- Add water, little by little and process the nuvvulu mixture into a smooth paste. Set aside.
- Place a non-stick pan on the stovetop over low-medium heat. Tip in the ground sesame paste and stir constantly, till the moisture evaporates. Keep aside.
- Heat about 1 ½ tsp of oil in a kadai on medium heat. Sizzle chana dal, mustard and cumin seeds.
- Add the curry leaves and dry red chilli. Saute.
- Add chopped garlic cloves and green chilli and fry till the garlic gets some colour.
- Add the chopped onions and fry till they turn slightly brown.
- Sprinkle turmeric, salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.
- Put in the ground nuvvulu paste and stir over low-medium heat till the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.
- Remove on to a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve delicious Nuvvula Fry with hot steamed rice, dosa or chapati.