Karuveppilai Podi / Curry leaves powder

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Can you believe that I need to pay to buy curry leaves at my place. The flavorful leaves which once we got free when buying vegetables from the market is Re.1 per bunch. But what dish will be yummy and aromatic without adding curry leaves, so left with no other option but to buy some, I got a big bunch of curry leaves. Due to increasing temperatures, the leaves started drying. I didn't want to waste them and hence was asking ideas to the huss on what to make out of the whole lot. He came up with "Why not try karuveppilai podi? U can use it many ways, side dish for idlis /dosas, karuveppilai saadam, or you can even add in dishes to enhance the flavor." I tried it with a small batch and now am on my way to make a bigger one ;)

~*What U Need*~
Curry Leaves - 1 cup(packed)
Urad dal - 1/8 cup
Channa dal - 1 tbsp
Dry red chilli - 2
Garlic - 1 clove
Salt - to taste

How I Made it:
Wash curry leaves to remove dirt and dry them completely. Dry roast curry leaves till they are crisp and you get a nice aroma. Alternatively you can allow it to dry under shade for 4-5 days. Next dry roast channa dal, urad dal and dry red chilli till golden brown. Remove and allow to cool. Roast garlic also.

In a mixie, first add curry leaves and grind for 2 mins followed by remaining ingredients and grind to a coarse powder. Add salt and chopped garlic. Continue grinding till well combined. Store it in air tight container.

Serve with idly/dosa or make flavorful karuveppilai saadam.

Sending this to Gimme Green held at Chef Al Dente



So thats it Folks...
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