Curry Leaves Powder | Karuveppilai Podi
Learn to make a small batch of curry leaves powder, known as karuveppilai podi. This oil-free spice mix is incredibly versatile and can be used in various ways.
Servings: 25 yields 150 grams approx
Calories: 49kcal
Ingredients
Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml ; 1tsp=5ml;
- ½ cup chana dal
- ½ cup urad dal
- 2 cups curry leaves approx 40 grams
- 5 dried red chilies
- 1 tsp pepper
- small piece tamarind betel nut size
- ½ tsp asafoetida
- 1.25 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan or kadai and add chana dal. Roast over medium-low heat (around level 4) until it turns deep golden brown, then transfer it to a plate.
- In the same kadai, roast urad dal until it reaches a deep golden brown color, then transfer it to a plate.
- Keep stirring continuously for even roasting, and avoid leaving the dal unattended. A few slightly over-roasted lentils won't affect the taste. Here are the roasted dal.
- In the same kadai, roast tamarind, dry red chilies, and whole pepper for a couple of minutes.
- Add rinsed and dried curry leaves along with asafoetida, then roast until the curry leaves turn crisp. Let everything cool.
- First, grind the roasted curry leaves with salt in a mixer jar until coarsely powdered.
- Add the roasted lentils and grind in short intervals, mixing in between, until you achieve a slightly smooth texture.
- Transfer the ground podi to a plate, break any lumps, and let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Be mindful when adding salt; more can be added later when mixing with rice.
- Adjust the amount of pepper and red chilies according to taste.
- Tamarind is optional but enhances the flavor.
- Roasting time varies based on the utensil and heat; lentils should be deep golden, and curry leaves should be crisp.
- Asafoetida can also be added while roasting the lentils.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1517IU | Vitamin C: 770mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg