Kariveppilai Podi or Curry Leaves Powder

Kariveppilai Podi

The whole karuveppilai plant is well known for its medicinal value. There is no traditional South Indian Dish without using curry leaves. We use Kariveppilai for our each and every dish preparation for its pleasant aroma, health benefits and nutritional value. Curry leaves are rich in vitamin A and calcium which helps to stop hair fall and supports rapid hair growth. Leaves also carry plenty of Aminoacid which helps in regularizing digestion. All types of stomach problems like indigestion, ulcers etc are easily cured by consuming curry leaves. Here I'm sharing the preparation of Kariveppilai Podi or Curry Leaves powder.

Ingredients

Curry Leaves - 2 cups
Black Gram Dhall - 1 tbsp
Red Chilli - 6 to 7 nos
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Tamarind - One small Amla size
Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tsp

Method

Select fresh green curry leaves, wash and clean thoroughly with water 2 to 3 times to get rid of mud.

Pluck and collect the leaves and dry in shade for 3 to 4 hours.

Heat the oil in a pan. Roast black gram, red chilli, black pepper to golden brown. Switch off the stove. Now add tamarind, asafoetida powder, and salt to the hot pan and mix well. Keep aside and let it cool a little.

If you find your curry leaves are still moist, you can roast it a little. But try to maintain the green colour of the leaves.

Dry grind the roasted things and store it an air tight container. 

Serve with hot rice and gingelly oil.

We can make variety rice with this powder or can add this powder in any koottu or poriyal to enhance the taste of the dish.

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