Curry leaves powder
Background
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
- 1 cup curry leaves tightly pressed
- 2 Tbsp. split yellow lentils
- 1 Tbsp. split black gram lentils
- 3 dry red chillies
- ΒΌ tsp cumin seeds
- Small lemon sized tamarind
- One pinch asafetida
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 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.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Quick & Easy
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Health and Diet: - Healthy
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Vegan banana, oat and chocolate muffin
Healthy vegan muffins are really easy to make. Fruits can...
Recipe by Wholeness | -
Mexican-style potato and chickpea bake
This Mexican-style potato and chickpea bake is a simple vegan...
Recipe by Wholeness | -
Black bean, carrot and beet patties
These spiced black bean, carrot and beet patties can be...
Recipe by Wholeness | -
Sauteed mushrooms with runner beans
These sautΓ©ed mushrooms with runner beans go well with most...
Recipe by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Recent Posts
-
How to make kefir
The exact origin of kefir remains shrouded in mystery, but...
Post by Dinna | -
Egg muffins
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the...
Post by Dinna | -
Christmas Croissant
I always make Christmas Croissant on Christmas day or Boxing...
Post by Pudding Pie |