Karivepaku podi

Karivepaku podi:

              Karivepaku podi is an easy and tasty recipe which can be prepared with minimal ingredients. It can be served with rice, idli, dosa, upma etc., we all now curry leaves have so many healthy benefits, which is a rich source of  vitaminA, B, C and B2. It is also a good source of Iron, Calcium, Beta carotene and proteins, which can reduce hair loss and also increase hair growth. So, try to include in your day to day life.

Karivepaku podi

                         Here is the preparation, please give it a try for yourself..

Ingredients:

• Curry leaves - 1 cup (1 cup= 250 ml)
• Chana dal - 2 tbsp
• Urad dal - 2 tbsp
• Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
• Garlic - 4 to 5
• Red chillies - 15 to 20 or according to your taste
• Oil- 1 tbsp
• Salt as required

Preparation:

1. Take 1 cup curry leaves, clean and wash them and dry them for 1/2 hr to 1 hr.
2. Now heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and add chana dal, urad dal, coriander, garlic and saute for a minute or two, till they turn slightly to golden brown.
3. When they are half roasted, add red chillies and fry them for a minute and add curry leaves into it and saute for a minute.
4. Lastly add cumin seeds and switch off the flame.
5. Cool it down and transfer to the blender and by adding salt, blend them to a coarse powder. 
6. Store them in an air tight container.
7. We can serve with rice, idli, dosa, upma etc.,
8. While serving add some ghee to make it more tasty.

Tips:

• While serving add ghee to make it more tasty.
• You can also add roasted peanuts or sesame seeds to make more healthy and tasty.