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Andhra style curry leaves podi
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Andhra style curry leaves podi

Spicy karuveppilai podi pairs with hot rice, idli and dosa
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Condiment, podi,
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Keyword: Andhra style recipes,, podi recipes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • 2 cups curry leaves
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 3 tbsp urad dal
  • 3 tbsp chana dal
  • 15-20 red chilis
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • Salt as needed

Instructions

  • In a pan add ½ tsp of oil and add urad dal, chana dal, coriander seeds, red chilis and tamarind.
  • Roast this till the dal turns golden brown.
  • Switch off and add the cumin seeds.
  • Take out and keep this aside.
  • In the same pan, add ½ tsp of oil and add the garlic cloves. You can add 6-10 cloves of garlic.
  • Roast in medium flame till golden spots appear on the top.
  • Take out and allow this to cool completely.
  • Wash and dry the curry leaves without any water.
  • You can spread this in a clean dry cloth. Ensure it is moisture free
  • Add the curry leaves in the pan and roast in medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Alternatively you can keep this in the microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Ensure not to burn this.
  • Once it turns crisp, switch off the flame.
  • Allow this to cool completely.
  • In a mixie jar, first add the roasted dal, tamarind, chili, garlic and salt.
  • Grind this into a coarse powder.
  • Now add the roasted curry leaves to this.
  • Grind this. Let this be little coarse.
  • Take out and mix well.
  • Store in an airtight container and enjoy with hot rice.
  • You can store this for 2 weeks in room temperature and inside the refrigerator for 2 months.

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Notes

1. Ensure the curry leaves are moisture free, before roasting it.
2. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
3. You can add this Karuveppilai podi to salads too.