Sesame Puranam for Kozhukattai | Nutty & Sweet Festival Stuffing

A simple yet flavorful black sesame and jaggery stuffing that’s perfect for festive Kozhukattai and Modak!

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp black sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp jaggery (half the quantity of sesame seeds)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Dry Roast the Sesame

• Heat a dry kadai (pan) on medium flame without oil.
• Add black sesame seeds and stir continuously.
• Roast for 10-15 minutes until seeds heat evenly.

Step 2: Continue Roasting Until Popping

• Keep stirring for another 5 minutes after 15 minutes.
• Seeds will begin to pop and burst — listen carefully!
• Popping sounds indicate perfect roasting.
• Roast for 1 more minute once popping starts actively, then turn off heat.

Step 3: Cool and Grind

• Allow sesame seeds to cool completely to room temperature.
• Transfer to mixer jar.
• Add jaggery.
• Pulse grind gently — do not over-grind.
• Aim for a coarse powder, not a fine paste.

Step 4: Final Preparation

• Sesame puranam is ready to use as stuffing.
• Should hold shape when pressed, yet remain slightly coarse.

✅ Tips for Perfect Sesame Puranam

• Roast on medium flame to avoid burning.
• Listen for popping seeds — a key indicator of doneness.
• Cool seeds fully before grinding to prevent oil separation.
• Use pulse mode while grinding to control texture.
• Maintain sesame to jaggery ratio of 2:1 for ideal taste.
• Stir continuously during roasting for even cooking.

🍽️ UsageSPYRfqGCHc4Ideal for:

• Kozhukattai (steamed rice dumplings)
• Modak (sweet dumplings)
• Traditional festival sweets for Varalakshmi Vratam and Vinayaka Chaturthi

🎉 Festival Special

This sesame puranam is a beloved choice during:

• Varalakshmi Vratam
• Vinayaka Chaturthi
• Other auspicious South Indian festivals

The nutty aroma of roasted sesame combined with jaggery’s sweetness creates a timeless, delicious stuffing loved by all!

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