Curry leaf powder
	4.0 Stars based on 242 Reviews Author : tamrapa... Published On : Apr 1, 2008 Preparation Time:  7 min Recipe Type :    Others Cooking Time :  10 min Standing Time :   10 Yield : 4 (4 servings)  Ingredient : Dall Description : Spicy curry leaf powder Recipe by Tamrapali

Recipe of Curry leaf powder
Ingredient Name	Unit	Quantity
Chana dal	cup	1/2
Curry leaves	bag	1
Garlic(optional)	0	few
Green chilies (chopped)	number	4-5
Methi seeds & cumin seeds	tsp	1/2 + 1/2
Mustard seeds	tsp	1
Oil	tbsp	1
pepper corns	tbsp	1
Salt	to taste
tamarind	piece	few
Directions | How to make Curry Leaf Powder
1. In a pan heat oil.Add mustard seeds,methi & cumin seeds & mix them. 2. Add chana dal,peppercorns,tamarind & cook all of them on low heat. 3. As chana dal gets the color, add green chillies & garlic.Cook till chillies become dry. 4.Once green chillies starts drying, add curry leaves & hing powder.Cook on a low heat till curry leaves dry out. 5.Add a pinch of salt & allow the mixture to cool down. 6. Blend the mixture & add salt to the powder if required.
Recipe Tips	Serving Ideas
Cook all the indgrediants on a low flame. The shelf life for the gunpowder mixture is 2-3 weeks.	Serve with rice.