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Curry Leaves (Kariveppilai) Powder

This curry powder complements Idli and Dosa or can be mixed with rice. It can also be sprinkled over any Vegetable Poriyal.

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Curry Leaves (Kariveppilai) Powder

Recipe by S Kamala
Recipe rating: 4.0 from 1 votes
Course: Masala PowdersCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Discover the perfect accompaniment for your Idli and Dosa – a flavorful curry leaves powder. Enhance your meals with this versatile spice blend. This can also be sprinkled over any Vegetable Poriyal.

Ingredients

  • Curry Leaves – 1 cup

  • Bengal Gram Dhal – 2 tablespoons

  • Urad Dhal – 1 tablespoon

  • Asafoetida – a small gooseberry size

  • Red Chillies – 3 to 4 Nos

  • Tamarind – a gooseberry size

  • Coriander Seeds – 1 tablespoon

  • Cumin (Jeeragam) – 1 teaspoon

  • Garlic Flakes – 2 (small size)

  • Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste

  • Oil – 1 to 2 teaspoons

Directions

  • Heat some oil in a pan, and then separately fry the coriander seeds, jeeragam, bengal gram dhal, urad dhal, asafoetida, red chillies, tamarind, and garlic flakes.
  • Fry the curry leaves for 1-2 seconds and then switch off the stove.
  • Allow the ingredients to cool and then grind them into a coarse powder in a mixie, adding salt.
  • This powder can be added to hot rice with a teaspoon of ghee or gingelly oil, and goes well with idli/dosa too.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • This curry leaves powder can also be used to sprinkle over any vegetable poriyal.
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