Telangana Nuvvula Annam Sesame Rice Festival Nuptial

Method

1. 1

   Dry-roast sesame seeds in a dry pan on medium for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and starting to pop.

2. 2

   Cool. Coarsely grind half to a rough powder; keep the remaining seeds whole.

3. 3

   Spread cooled cooked rice in a wide bowl.

4. 4

   Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds — pop.

5. 5

   Add cumin, asafoetida, curry leaves, dried red chillies and slit green chillies.

6. 6

   Add turmeric and red chilli powder. Stir.

7. 7

   Pour the tempering over the rice.

8. 8

   Add both the coarsely ground sesame and the whole roasted sesame seeds.

9. 9

   Season with salt. Mix gently with a fork until every grain is coated. Garnish with coriander.