Karivepaku Podi or Karivepaku KaramIngredients :
Curry leaves : 2 cup
Coriander seeds : 3 tbsp
Chana dal : 3 tbsp
Urad dal : 2 tbsp
Red chillies : 8
Tamarind : small lime sized
Salt to taste
Oil : 4 tsp
Method :
Remove the stems from the curry leaves and wash them. Let it dry completely. Heat oil in a pan and add coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal and finally red chillies to light golden color. Remove from the flame and allow it to cool. In the same add one tea spoon of oil and put curry leaves. Roast them for a few minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool down. Grind the roasted spices, salt and tamarind to a coarse powder. Finally add the roasted curry leaves to the spices powder and blenderise it again. Serve with dosa, idli or hot steamed rice and ghee.
