Ellu / Sesame Podi

If there is one ingredient that runs through every South Indian grandmother's kitchen without exception, it is Ellu — sesame seeds. These tiny black or white seeds have been in Tamil cooking longer than recorded history — pressed into oils, ground into chutneys, folded into sweets, and scattered over rice for everyday nourishment.

PODIKUTTY Ellu Podi is a celebration of this ancient grain — built around premium sesame seeds blended carefully with roasted dals, dried chilies, and a precise balance of salt and spice. The recipe was originally created by our founder's mother — who grew up treating sesame not as a topping, but as a serious source of warmth and nutrition for the whole family.

Every batch is made with carefully selected sesame — roasted gently, mixed with premium dals and spices, and packed at the right time to preserve the natural oils that make sesame so deeply nourishing.

Rich, slightly nutty, with a warmth that hits at the back of the palate — PODIKUTTY Ellu Podi is the kind of podi that makes plain rice feel like a full, satisfying meal. The kind you want on every table, every day.