How long does Ellu Curry take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ellu Curry serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ellu Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ellu Curry?

1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds, 1 cup Yam, 1 cup Potato, 1 cup Raw Banana, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 20 Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ellu Curry?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Ellu Curry?

About 183 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ellu Curry

Name: Ellu Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Tamarind; ½ cup Water, Hot; 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds; 5 Dry Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Urad Dal (split); 1 cup Coconut (Grated), Grated; As Needed Water; 1 cup Yam, Diced; 1 cup Potato, Diced; 1 cup Raw Banana, Diced; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Jaggery; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 20 Curry leaves

35 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Sesame Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Kerala ellu curry: yam, raw banana and potato with tamarind, jaggery and roasted coconut, finished with black sesame. Mild, serves 6, 35 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

17 items

6 people

Tamarind1 tbsp
Water, Hot½ cup
Black Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli5
Urad Dal (split)2 tbsp
Coconut (Grated), Grated1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Yam, Diced1 cup
Potato, Diced1 cup
Raw Banana, Diced1 cup
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water1 cup
Jaggery1 tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Curry leaves20

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	183kcal	1098kcal
Protein	3.2g	19g
Carbohydrate	18g	110g
Fat	12g	71g
Fibre	5g	30g
Sugar	3.2g	19g

Cookd masalas for black sesame seeds

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in ½ cup of hot water for 15 mins.
TamarindWater
2
Toast the sesame seeds and grind them into a fine powder.
Black Sesame Seeds
3
Dry roast the dry red chillies and urad dal. When the urad dal starts to change its colour, add the grated coconut and continue cooking until the coconut has browned. Add water as needed and grind to a fine paste.
Dry Red ChilliUrad Dal (split)Coconut (Grated)Water
4
Cut the yam pieces a little smaller than the potato and the raw banana. This ensures that they cook adequately and evenly. Pressure cook the diced yam, raw banana and potato along with turmeric powder, salt and 1 cup of water, for 1 whistle on a high flame.
YamPotatoRaw BananaTurmeric PowderSaltWater
5
Add the tamarind pulp and the ground coconut paste. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add the jaggery to the curry and season with salt.
JaggerySalt
7
Meanwhile, we can prepare the tempering. In another pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the curry leaves and remove from the heat.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsCurry leaves
8
Add the tempering to the pan. Add the toasted sesame powder and turn off the heat.

Before you start

How long does Ellu Curry take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ellu Curry serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ellu Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ellu Curry spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ellu Curry?: 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds, 1 cup Yam, 1 cup Potato, 1 cup Raw Banana, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 20 Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ellu Curry?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Ellu Curry?: About 183 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.