Nuvvula Podi

This powder made from sesame seeds is eaten with rice and ghee.

Ingredients

Noo pappu (sesame seeds)- 1 cup
Red chillies- 4 (or more as desired)
salt to taste

Method

Dry roast (fry without oil )the sesame seeds in a pan till it turns color and gives out a fragrant smell.
You can do the same in a microwave by spreading the seeds  in a plate and microwaving for 2 to 3 mins- turning the plate for uniform heating. You have to watch it closely as they can burn easily.
Cool the roasted seeds for 10 or 15 mins. (Trying to grind them when hot will turn them into a paste!!!)
Dry roast the red chillies and salt
Grind everything together to a fine powder