Karuveppilai Podi / Curry Leaves Powder – The only way I can have curry leaves is this powder. I’ve rarely seen people eating curry leaves as such when used in gravies/poriyals and am one of the kind. I know its always been cornered….But knowing the goodness of it, I wanted to make this podi so that we can have it as a accompaniment for rice or even idlis and dosas.
Ingredients:
- Fresh Curry leaves – 3cups
- Urad dal – 1/4 cup
- Channa dal – 1/8 cup
- Hing/Perungayam -1/4 tsp
- Red chillies- 5
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Method:
1.Wash the curry leaves and allow them to dry in shade.Dry them until there is no moisture.Heat a tsp of oil in a pan, add curry leaves and fry them on medium heat. Keep tossing them around taking care not to burn them. The curry leaves should turn crispy.At this stage transfer to a seperate bowl and keep aside.
2.Now heat the remaining oil, add chana dhal, urad dhal and hing, fry them on medium heat till they are browned. Remove from pan and keep aside.Fry red chillies till crisp.Switch off and allow them to cool.First grind red chillies along with the dals and salt to a coarse powder
3.Then add curry leaves and grind it along to a fine/coarse powder as per your preference. Cool down then store in airtight container.
I luv it with rice and oil.Occasionally I have it with idlies too 🙂 Try this aromatic and flavourful curry leaves powder.
Uses of Curry leaves are recognised in all kinds of medical treatments and cooking methods as well. Here are only a few listed down: [Source : Google]
- A liberal consumption of curry leaves is believed to be beneficial in nourishing the roots of the hair thus preventing further hair loss. It is believed that by doing so, premature graying of hair can be stopped.
- The fresh juice of curry leaves are also used as an eye treatment for certain eye disorders, especially in arresting the development of cataract.
- Diabetes due to heredity factors can be cured by eating ten fresh fully grown Curry leaves every morning for three months. It also helps in curing Diabetes due to Obesity due to the weight reducing properties of the leaves.
- When Curry leaves are boiled in coconut oil till they are reduced to a blackened residue, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to enhance hair growth and helps in retaining the natural pigmentation.
- The curry leaves finds its applications in various fields and areas of diverse effects. The aromatic use for culinary purposes to medical needs and for simple solution of day to day health problems, it caters to a wide area.
jeyashrisuresh says
November 1, 2010 at 3:58 ammy mil eats this everyday and sometimes i eat this as an accompaniment for curd rice. healthy podi. loved the click with idli and the collage too.
RAKS KITCHEN says
November 1, 2010 at 4:14 amMy mom makes,thogayal,podi too..I love it as rice and make thogayal 😉 I love the click with idly 😉
Paaka Shaale says
November 1, 2010 at 5:30 amThe powder looks so awesome sharmi. And it looks so tempting with rice 🙂
Prathibha says
November 1, 2010 at 6:42 amwe use curry leaves in all possible forms…powders,rice,chutney,pickle,separate powder for rice..loved the nice green color of curry leaves and loved those clicks too…
An Open Book says
November 1, 2010 at 10:59 amI absolutely love curry leaves in almost everything 🙂
jayasree says
November 1, 2010 at 11:58 amKaruveppila podi is my favorite… Beautiful presentation and the podi has a lovely green color.
chaitrali pathak says
November 1, 2010 at 12:24 pmgreat…loved this powder…will surely try this out…looks superb
Suja Sugathan says
November 1, 2010 at 2:15 pmAwesome powder..looks superb, would love to try this with rice.
Angie's Recipes says
November 1, 2010 at 2:48 pmI just bought a jar of dried curry leaves….don't really know what to do with it. I might just try your recipe and serve them with rice.
Thanks!
aipi says
November 1, 2010 at 3:23 pmnice recipe..will go perfect with hot rice and ghee:)
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Nitha says
November 1, 2010 at 3:46 pmLove this one..
Yummy Team says
November 1, 2010 at 6:16 pmGreat post, Sharmilee…Loved all the pics!! Curry leaves powder rice looks so tempting! Thanks for sharing..
Priya says
November 1, 2010 at 7:44 pmLove this karuveppilai podi with rice, beautiful looking spice powder.
Rachana says
November 1, 2010 at 11:31 pmA healthy and aromatic powder. Lovely clicks!
NIDHYA says
November 2, 2010 at 12:24 amVery very tempting Sharmi..am a big fan of curry leaves powder.
Aaha Oho
Sreelekha Sumesh says
November 2, 2010 at 3:03 amHealthy podi.Love that last pic.Very tempting!
Torviewtoronto says
November 2, 2010 at 3:16 amcolourful healthy
Srimathi says
November 2, 2010 at 3:43 amMy mouth is watering looking at the rice you have photographed. I wish curry leaves are available here a lot more, enough to make the podi. I love it,
Deepti says
November 2, 2010 at 4:08 amLoved ur spice Combo for the chutney powder..Cant wait to try out…bookmarked..
Following u …
regards
Deepti
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Sanjeeta kk says
November 2, 2010 at 9:29 amHealthy powder, love the curry leaves in it. Lovely clicks, Sharmilee.
M D says
November 2, 2010 at 10:19 amThis is such a lovely recipe! Bookmarked for sure!
Nithya says
November 2, 2010 at 1:32 pmThis looks fantastic. It has a lot of medicinal value and sure a good one for my hair fall. will do it asap 🙂
Kairali sisters says
November 2, 2010 at 1:38 pmIf at all we get plenty curry leaves here…Looks fabulos Sharmi…
Ananda Rajashekar says
November 2, 2010 at 3:30 pmhow beautiful this look, love the colour wish i could smell them right here, awesome!
nimi says
November 3, 2010 at 7:28 amGood idea of using curry leaves and the powder looks good too. We love curry leaves and use it regularly.
Curry leaves taken without frying it is much healthier. Acc to Ayurveda it also helps in proper digestion and good for the health of digestive tract.
Hasna says
November 4, 2010 at 7:35 pmThis seems to be awesome…nice dip that cud be included in ma kids' tiffin…
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Anu says
November 4, 2011 at 4:46 amYesterday I have prepared this podi it was very very good. I and my hubby had with hot rice. He was very much tempt and told me you have started to prepare thing good. As I'm new to cook you are my great inspiration. I would like you to share more foods.
Sharmilee! :) says
November 4, 2011 at 5:02 am@Anu : What a coincidence I too made this podi yesterday evening as its been a while I've made this…thanks for trying and glad that all liked it and to know about the appreciations too 🙂
Janani says
October 10, 2012 at 2:07 pmMy hubby loves this podi Must try thanks for sharing sharmi.
Meenal Ramanathan says
January 5, 2015 at 3:04 amI tried this curry leaves podi today but
when i grinded the veins of the curry leaves was seen here and there. Is it because i have not roasted the curry leaves properly.
SHARMILEE J says
January 25, 2015 at 8:01 amNo choose tender and fresh curry leaves for making podi….
Pradeepa says
August 21, 2016 at 7:36 amI tried this podi and it has become an instant hit in my family. Good news is that even kids love it.
Pradeepa says
August 21, 2016 at 7:38 amI tried this yummy podi and it has become an instant hit in my family. Good news is that even kids love it. Thanks for your recipe.