Karivepaku Podi | Andhra Curry Leaves Powder
Karivepaku Podi is a curry leaves powder from Andhra Pradesh. It is a great way to include a healthy dose of nutritious curry leaves in your diet beside being absolutely delicious. :)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Curry Leaves (~45 gms)
- 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 1 tbsp Udad Dal
- 1/2" Ball Tamarind
- 4-5 Dry Red Chillies
- 3 tsp Oil (Sesame preferred)
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Over medium flame, heat 1.5 tsp oil.
- Add udad dal and chana dal. Fry till light brown.
- Add red chillies and fry for a few seconds.
- Add coriander seeds and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, till the coriander seeds start to turn brown and are aromatic.
- Remove into a plate and set aside.
- Let the kadai cool.
- Over low flame, heat 1.5 tsp oil.
- Add the curry leaves and stir-fry for about 8 to 10 minutes till the curry leaves are crisp.
- Remove into a plate and let cool to room temperature.
- Grind the fried dal, coriander seeds, chillies, salt and tamarind to a coarse powder.
- Add the fried curry leaves and grind for a 5 to 7 seconds at the lowest speed so that the curry leaves also become a coarse powder.
- Store in an air-tight bottle.
- Mix with warm rice topped with ghee and enjoy!