Sesame podi(ellu podi)

Sesame powder (known as ellu podi in Tamil, til powder in Hindi, or nuvvula podi in Telugu) is a dry, finely or coarsely ground ingredient made from roasted or raw white, black, or hulled sesame seeds.

Key Characteristics & Flavors

• Texture: Ranging from a dry, free-flowing fine powder (80–300 mesh) to a slightly grainy, rustic blend. Unlike wet tahini paste, it stays dry because it is pulsed carefully to prevent natural oils from leaching out.
• Flavor Profile: Features a rich, deep, and mild nutty aroma. Lightly roasting the seeds heightens their warmth and nuttiness.
• Varieties: Available as pure single-ingredient seed powders (white or black sesame) or savory South Indian spice-blended condiments (podi) mixed with ingredients like red chilies, urad dal (black gram), red gram, curry leaves, asafoetida (hing), tamarind, and salt