Friday, 1 July 2011

Karivepaku podi

Ingredients:-

       Curry leaves  - dried 2 cups
       Senaga pappu (channa dal) -  4 tbsp
       Minappa pappu (udad dal) - 2 tbsp
       Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
       Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
       Dried red chillis - 6-7
       Tamarind  -1 small size of a lemon
       Salt - to taste
       Oil - 2 tbsp

Method :-
       Take 1 tbsp of oil in a kadai,add channa dal and udad dal,fry until both changes colour
       Don't over fry
       Remove from the kadai and keep aside.
       In the same oil add coriender seeds and jeera.
       Toss them till they are brown in colour. Remove it and keep aside.
       In the same kadai take the remaining oil and fry red chillies for 2-3 minutes.Keep aside.
       Add curry leaves and roast till the leaves are crispy.Let all the ingredients cool.
       Once cool,grind both the dals until coarse,followed by cumin and coriander seeds.
       Add tamarind and red chillies and grind again.
       Lastly add curry leaves and salt and grind into smooth powder.
       Serve it with hot rice,dosa or idly.

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