Karvepaku Podi (Curry Leaves Powder)
Curry Leaves Powder
Most healthy powder to eat and also tasty. This powder is a must for all pregnant women pre and post pregnancy. Rich in Vitamin A and C. It is a immunity booster and fights against all diseases. Helps to improve lactation in feeding mothers. Good for coughs, colds, fevers, boosts digestion and helps in bowel movements. Also strengthens hair and postpones greying of hair.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Curry Leaves
- 7 Dried Red Chilies
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Black Gram Seeds
- 11/2 tsp Channa Dal
- 1 Small Ball Tamarind
Instructions
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Wash the curry leaves and drain them and leave them in a plate for 8 hrs to dry.
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Then take a pan add 2 tsp oil and add the curry leaves and fry till slightly crispy, please don't burn keep stirring.
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Also fry the red chilies, cumin, urad, tamarind and channa dal separately.
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Now take all the ingredients in a blender after cooling add 11/2 tsp salt and the cloves and grind to a powder and store in a air tight bottle.
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This powder can be eaten with rice, upma, idli, dosas, etc. it can also be sprinkled over fries. Pregnant women can take a spoon of it with butter milk everyday.
