Curry leaves have lot of medicinal properties. It is rich in calcium and has vitamin A also. Oil made from curry leaves is said to prevent hair fall and delay hair greying. Curry leaves powder can be stored for a month and can be used when needed. Nothing can beat the fresh flavor of homemade curry leaves powder. Hot steamed rice with curry leaves powder and a tsp of ghee is heavenly. Try it and see. I usually stock these powders at home as they will come handy when I feel lazy to cook. Today we will learn how to make Karuveppilai Podi/Curry leaves powder following this easy recipe.
Karuveppilai podi-Curry leaves powder is made from fresh curry leaves and spices. It can be had with rice or with idli, dosa. These podis come handy when you run out of time or when you feel lazy to cook. It can be stored for a month and can be used when needed. Nothing can beat the flavor of fresh homemade curry leaves powder. Hot steamed rice topped with a tsp of ghee and curry leaves powder is heavenly.
- 1 cup Fresh Curry leaves (very tightly/firmly packed)
- 2 tsp Whole black Pepper
- 2 tsp Cumin seeds/ jeera
- 2 tbsp Tur Dal-
- 2 tbsp Urad dal
- 2 tbsp Bengal gram or channa Dal
- 3-4 Red Chillies or as needed
- Salt needed
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Wash curry leaves well, pat it with a towel to remove excess water and dry it well in the shade.
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Spread the washed curry leaves on a cloth and let it dry for 5-6 hours. There should not be any moisture in the curry leaves.
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Dry roast tur dal, urad dal, channa dal (kadalai paruppu) until dal turns golden brown.
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Then dry roast pepper and jeera separately until you get a nice aroma.
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Dry roast red chillies for a few minutes.
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Dry roast curry leaves well. Do not burn it. (the leaves should break when you crush it with your fingers)
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Dry grind the dal, pepper and jeera first. Then add curry leaves and grind everything together (slightly coarse) along with salt required.
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Store it in an air tight container so that it does not loose its freshness.
Oil is not required for roasting
Watch the Video of making curry leaves podi
Method
1. Wash curry leaves well, pat it with a towel to remove excess water and dry it well in the shade. Spread the washed curry leaves on a cloth and let it dry for 5-6 hours. There should not be any moisture in the curry leaves.
2.Dry roast tur dal, urad dal, channa dal (kadalai paruppu) until dal turns golden brown. Then dry roast pepper and cumin seeds separately until you get a nice aroma.
3.Dry roast red chillies for a few minutes.
4.Dry roast curry leaves well. Do not burn it. (the leaves should break when you crush it with your fingers).
5.Dry grind the dal, pepper and cumin seeds first. Then add curry leaves and grind everything together (slightly coarse) along with salt required.
6. Storage – Store it in an air tight container room temperature. It will stay fresh for a month and will not loose its freshness.
Note – No need to add oil for roasting the ingredients.
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wow!Its looking much more attractive
its looking colorful.. lovely podi
i tried and its delicious. thanks a lot
I tried it and while mixing with rice I added ghee and everyone liked it.. The key they said is the addition of thoor dhall.. Thanks for the recipe..
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Hi Padhu,
I'm very new to this blog. I just viewed all your recepies. As a vegetarian, i always think cooking is always monotonous. But after viewing your blog i found it is very easy to cook. Very thanks for your recepies. I have started cooking your recepies.
Padhu, i want to know how to cook karuveppilai satham. Very happy and helpful for your blog
After cleaning and patting the moisture, can place in the plate on microwave oven for 1-2 min.[instead of roasting in pan] THe leaves will become crisp , retain the nice green colour.
Very useful post …Padhu, all your recipes are tempting, keep going sis… i love your presentation … Good luck..Takecare..
Hi, I have a question like how long this podi can be preserved?
It will remain flavorful for more than a month if stored in an air tight container. After that it will loose its flavor but will not get spoiled.
can we use this powder instead of curry leaves in the dishes as i do not like curry leaves get caught in the throat?
This podi cannot be used as a substitute as it has dals..Suggest dicing the leaves and chopping it in a mixer before adding to dishes
Thank you dea . Its very good. Just now I made it
No asafoetida is required?
I added 1/2 tea spoon.found ol
Came out well…thanks for the wonderful recipe
Hi Padhu,
It's me again! Seems some of your recipes are not print friendly – just wanted to let you know so that you can do something about it.
Thank you once again for your healthy easy dishes
God bless you
Esther
All the recipes are print friendly. Just see the printer button along with the social networking buttons.It is next to pinterest button.
1 cup means how much quantity in ml
I use standard measuring cups and spoons for all my recipes. Check my measuring spoons and cups
excellent Padhu
Hi mam…Thnx fr posting curry leaves powder. I tried as u said. Its delicious. But I couldn't get that green colour as in yr photo. How to get that greenish curry leaves in powder?
You have to dry it inside the house in shade or under the fan.
Excellent recipe – thanks Padhu
It's like a staple in my kitchen. My kids just love it. They are very fuzzy when it comes to chutney or sambar but they love karuveppilai podi with idli and dosa.. thanks much for the recipe
Hi,
Can you add picture for all the recipes..it will be more helpful..?
Hi Padhus ji .. wonderful podi idhu. Udamkku Romba naalladhum kooda. Appuram pudhina podiyum ippadi idhe logicla pannalaama?
Yes, you can do it with pudina also. You can check my pudina/mint thokku also.
Thank you for this amazing recipe, came out very well, i always refer to your recipes which comes perfectly
It has come out very well..yummy with rice..Thank u for the recipe
Tried it. Superb as usual. thanks,Vasumathy
Can I hv the proportion for 1kg powder pls
Hello Padhu
I have tried many of your recipes and everyone loves the food
I tried this one today bought back nostalgic memory for my wife she had this 20 years back made by friends grandma.
Thank you very much for all your recipes and detailed instructions
Venkat
Toronto Canada
Hello, thanks for your wonderful recipe (we followed instructions to a tee, with addition of a pinch of hing (asafoetida) powder)…never has lunch tasted so good!
Hello Padhu,
I only get curry leaf powder at my place. Will you be able to tell me Quantity if I use curry leaf Powder in this recipe instead of dried curry leaves. Thanks.
Hey Padhu, I have been following your recipes for referencing whenever I have doubts. Your recipes are great! I had lots of curry leaves and decided to make the podi. Followed your recipe and the podi came out very well but I felt that something was missing. I spoke to my 80 year old mom and she instantly told me that a punch of tamarind would have done the trick! I am going to try it next time but thought I will post her comment here. Happy cooking and blogging Padhu
Hi Padhu
I am a fan of your blog. I have tried many of your recipes with much success. Thanks a bunch. The podi recipe was very good too. Please continue your great service of sharing your cooking expertise with all of us.
I have learnt cooking Iyer recipes, after my retirement, mostly from your blogs. Please accept my heartfelt thanks. Shankar Iyer, Gujarat
So happy to know that you found Padhuskitchen so useful.
Hi Padhu. Humble suggestion. We can speed up the process by roasting the leaves in microwave.
I have made this podi following your instructions, it’s superb, health y, I recommend everyone to try. Thank you
How to make manathakkali (milagi thakkali)keerai podi dr??
Hi Padhu, i am an avid follower of your blog. I have tried many recipes from your list and every time the quantity and taste is 100% perfect! Thank you for posting such easy to follow recipes. Many days it has been a god send for me to get a quick meal ready or to prep for one.
I used your recipe to make karuvepillai podi and it has come out absolutely delicious. It was so good that I am also using it as a substitute for idly podi!
I wish I could share a picture of my version.
Thanks again and keep posting more recipes.
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