Curry leaves Powder

Description

Curry Leaves or karuvappillai(in tamil) powder is very good for health.This powder can be made in bulk in advance and used regularly. a good side to idli/dosa or  or mix with hot rice and ghee .

Ingredients
4 cup Fresh curry leaves
1 tbsp Coriander seeds
2 tsp Cumin seeds
6 nos Black peppercorn – adjust according to spiciniess
2 nos Red chilis – if you want it spicy
1 tsp Ajwain/omam (optional)
Salt(to taste)

Instructions

Step:1 Wash the curry leaves thoroughly. If they are in their stalks, pluck out the leaves and dry them on a dish towel, till there is no moisture.
Step:2 Warm a wide, deep skillet on the stove and toast each ingredient separately, on medium low heat, without adding any oil. The curry leaves should have no moisture in them when you begin. When you finish, they should wilt and become crunchy. In India this is done by sunning it for 2-3 days, after that they blacken and crumble easily. To duplicate the same in colder climates, we toast it well. The spices should be toasted till their aroma is released.
Step:3  Allow them to cool and dry grind them all together, with salt, to a very fine powder.
Step:4 That's it! Store in air tight container. Don't let any moisture in. Will keep for several months.

Notes

Note: curry – the word used to indicate Indian spice mix – does not come from curry leaves!

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3 responses to “Curry leaves Powder”

  1. Mullai Avatar
    Mullai

    Perfect timing!! Looks attractive and thanks for sharing this.

  2. kaviarun Avatar
    kaviarun

    Hi shanthi, thank u so much…really i was searching for this recipe….thanks for sharing..
    kavi

  3. abhimuthu Avatar
    abhimuthu

    Shanti,
    Will try this recipe. Good combination of ingredients. I have not tried with Omam. Thanks.