Karuveppilai podi / Curry leaves powder in tamil / ஆரோக்கியமான கருவேப்பிலை பொடி

INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup curry leaves / karuveppilai
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp chana dal
• 2 tbsp urad dal
• 1 cup coriander seeds
• small piece tamarind
• 7 dried red chilli
• Salt as required
Method

1. in a large pan heat 2 tbsp oil and roast chana dal, urad dal, coriander seeds and red chilies.

2. Roast until the dal turns golden. Allow it to cool.

3. Transfer to a blender.

4. In a large pan heat ½ tsp oil and roast 1 cup curry leaves on low flame. roast till the curry leaves turn crunchy.

5. Transfer the roasted curry leaves into the same blender.

6. Add tamarind and salt.

7. Blend to coarse powder without adding any water.

8. Enjoy curry leaves powder into an airtight container and enjoy with hot rice and ghee for a month or more.