Curry leaves powder
This is a flavourful powder prepared with curry leaves which are roasted and ground to powder. It tastes great when mixed with rice and a generous amount of ghee or sesame oil. It is also a delicious side for idli or dosa. It will stay good for months. Curry leaves are used for tempering in most of the south Indian dishes to add flavor.
Ingredients
Method
- Extract the curry leaves from the stem and wash then. Spread the washed curry leaves on a cloth/kitchen towel to dry.
- Dry roast yellow lentils, black gram lentils and red chillies.
- Dry roast curry leaves well till the leaves break when crushed with finger.
- Transfer the roasted ingredients to a blender, add salt, asafetida and tamarind.
- Ground all the ingredients into slightly coarse powder.
- Transfer to an airtight container and serve with breakfast dishes like idli/dosa or steamed rice.