Curry Leaves Chutney Powder | Karuveppilai Podi | Karivepaku Podi recipe – with step by step photos, description and video of the recipe is here. It is an ideal way to eat curry leaves as it is good for health and many of us avoid eating of curry leaves in most of the dishes. Generally, this curry leaf powder can be used as a side dish to rice, roti, idli, dosa etc along with Ghee or oil.
When you are preparing the chutney powder, variation in each ingredient makes difference. Each region will have slight variation in the way of preparation. You can also add dry coconut and garlic to the curry leaves chutney powder for more rich flavour.
Furthermore, this curry leaf powder can be used in the preparation of Curry leaves rice when you don’t have the fresh curry leaves. Previously I have posted a recipe of Chutney powder(Idli Podi) in which I have used dry coconut in that. It can be served as side dish to roti, rice etc along with ghee or coconut oil.
Curry Leaves Chutney Powder | Karuveppilai Podi | Karivepaku Podi recipe,
Moreover, curry leaves powder can be stored in a glass bottle for more than two months and use it whenever required. But make sure you roast the ingredients well. So there is no need of refrigeration.
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) also known as Sweet Neem Leaves are extensively used in India for culinary and medicinal purposes. They are small green leaves with a unique flavour and aroma. They are widely used as a seasoning in South Indian dishes like sambar, rasam, chutney etc. Across India, it is widely used in dals to make ‘tadka’ to add flavor and aroma to the dish.
Interesting fact is that essential oils of curry leaves plant are used in the industry of perfumes.
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Curry Leaves Chutney Powder | Karuveppilai Podi
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Curry Leaves
- 2 TBSP Chana Dal
- 1.5 TBSP Coriander Seeds
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2-3 Red chillies
- Cinnamon small piece
- 2 Cloves
- 2 TBSP Roasted Chana dal
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Firstly, Wash the curry leaves and dry them beforehand.
- Separate the leaves from the stem. I have taken around 1.5 cup of Curry leaves.
- In a Pan, add 2 TBSP of Chana Dal.
- Then add 1.5 TBSP of Coriander seeds.
- Next add 2 tsp of Cumin (Jeera) to it and roast for 2 minutes.
- Add 2-3 red chillies, adjust the spice level as per your taste.
- Then add small piece of cinnamon and 2 cloves.
- Add 2 TBSP roasted channa dal.
- Dry roast until it turns aromatic.
- Add 1/2 tsp of Black pepper powder (you can also use 7-8 whole black pepper) and switch off the flame.
- Allow it to cool.
- In a pan, dry roast the curry leaves.
- Roast until they get crispy and allow it to cool.
- Transfer the roasted curry leaves and the roasted spices to the blending jar.
- Add little salt to taste.
- Blend it to a smooth powder.
- Curry leaves chutney powder is ready to serve.
Video
Notes
HOW TO MAKE CURRY LEAVES CHUTNEY POWDER | KARUVEPPILAI PODI WITH STEP BY STEP PHOTOS:
- Firstly, Wash the curry leaves and dry them beforehand.
- Separate the leaves from the stem. I have taken around 1.5 cup of Curry leaves.
- In a Pan, add 2 TBSP of Chana Dal.
- Then add 1.5 TBSP of Coriander seeds.
- Next add 2 tsp of Cumin (Jeera) to it and roast for 2 minutes.
- Add 2-3 red chillies, adjust the spice level as per your taste.
- Then add small piece of cinnamon and 2 cloves.
- Add 2 TBSP roasted channa dal.
- Dry roast until it turns aromatic.
- Add 1/2 tsp of Black pepper powder (you can also use 7-8 whole black pepper) and switch off the flame.
- Allow it to cool.
- In a pan, dry roast the curry leaves.
- Roast until they get crispy and allow it to cool.
- Transfer the roasted curry leaves and the roasted spices to the blending jar.
- Add little salt to taste.
- Blend it to a smooth powder.
- Curry leaves chutney powder is ready to serve.
TIPS & VARIATION:
- I have dry roasted ingredients(spices), if you want add a little oil and roast them.
- Make sure you wash the Curry leaves well and dry them beforehand.
- Dry roast curry leaves till they turn crisp else the shelf life will decrease due to the moisture.
- You can add a little of dry mango powder.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CURRY LEAVES:
Curry leaves are rich in Vitamin A, B, C and B2. Curry leaves are also said to be good sources of iron and calcium. Because of this reason, curry leaves are used as part of folklore medicine to treat calcium deficiency and several other conditions.
These are rich in Vitamin A, curry leaves are believed to have beneficial effect on the eyesight. Also Curry leaves can stimulate hair follicles and promote growth.
Many studies have shown that the curry leaf extract may help protect against induced oxidative damage of the nervous system, heart, brain, and kidneys. Also beneficial for blood sugar control.
The high content of fiber in the leaves has proven to be beneficial in treating several gastrointestinal troubles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. What are curry leaves?
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) are highly aromatic, and are native to Asia. Curry leaves are the foliage of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii). This tree is native to Asia, this aromatic leaves are used for both medicinal and culinary applications.
2. How can I use curry leaves for hair?
Curry leaves when boiled with coconut oil makes an excellent hair tonic which prevents greying and stimulates hair growth.
They strengthen our hair and prevent hair loss. They are also helpful in preventing dandruff and dry scalp.
3. What are the benefits of Curry Leaves?
Curry leaves are not only highly flavourful but also packed with beneficial for our health in many ways. It may reduce the risk of heart disease. Many studies have shown that the curry leaf extract may help protect against induced oxidative damage of the nervous system, heart, brain, and kidneys. Also beneficial for blood sugar control. It will also promote the hair growth and good for eyesight.
4. How to store Curry Leaves for longer time?
To store curry leaves for the longer time, dry the curry leaves and refrigerate in a plastic bag with paper towel.
5. Can Curry leaves make hair black from grey hair?
The premature graying depends on how your hair follicles produce melanin. Sometimes, stress, nutritional deficiencies, and other lifestyle factors can halt melanin production. Once these issues are reversed, melanin may be restored.
Curry Leaves are full of Vitamin B and help to restore the pigment melamine in the hair follicles and prevent further greying. It is a rich source of Beta-Keratin and also prevents hair fall.
Curry leaves cannot turn your grey hair to black, but it may reduce graying of hair.
Disclaimer: All content given here is for information purpose only and should not be considered to be specific for any individual. Always seek the direct advice from your doctor.
Made this.. turned out nice.. Thanks for the recipe.
Glad that you liked it. Thank you so much 🙂
Very Healthy and tasty. . thanks for sharing
Thank you so much Mamata 🙂