Karuveppilai podi- Curry leaves powder

Preparation time : 15 mins
Cook time : 20 mins

Curry leaves is packed with numerous nutrients that are actually good for health. As i am not a big fan of curry leaves. whenever i see curry leaves, just pick and place it in the corner of my plate. Noting this every time my hubby insists me to have curry leaves along with rice, and tastes good as well healthy. But i never did, Having lots of curry leaves at home tried this curry leaves podi, i loved it much. Do try dis recipe even u like this variety as i did !!

Ingredients needed :

Curry leaves - 1 cup and little more (tightly packed)
Whole black pepper - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds/ Jeera - 2 tsp
Urad dal - 2 tbsp
Channa dal/ Bengal gram - 2 tbsp
Toor dal - 2 tbsp
Red chillies - 4 or as needed
Salt to taste

Method :

1. Wash curry leaves and pat it well with kitchen towel to remove excess water. Spread the washed curry leaves in a cloth for overnight or 6- 7 hours. There should not be any moisture in the curry leaves.
   
2. Dry roast urad dal, toor dal, channa dal till it turns golden brown in colour.
3. Dry roast cumin seeds and black pepper separately till u get nice aroma of it. Add red chillies and roast for few minutes.
4. Dry roast curry leaves in low flame, till it turns crisp. Do not burn it.
5. Allow it to cool. Dry grind the dals, red chillies, cumin seeds and pepper first. Then add in the roasted curry leaves and grind slightly coarse, along with salt needed.
6. Store it in a air- tight container. Stays fresh for longer.

Serve with hot- steamed rice & toppings of ghee.

Tips :

• Make sure to dry the curry leaves without any moisture.
• Oil is not required for roasting. Dry roast in medium- low flame.
• The right time to check the curry leaves whether it is done. ( leaves should break when you crush it with fingers).
• You can also sprinkle curry leaves powder, while making dosa.

Yields : 1 cup