Karuveppilai Podi

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Curry Leaf , fresh
	2 tablespoons	Urad dal
	1 tablespoon	Chana dal
	1 tablespoon	Toor Dal
	3 tablespoons	Black Peppercorn
	4 tablespoons	Coriander Seed
	1 tablespoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Asafoetida
	5	Red Chili , dried
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 teaspoon	Oil

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the curry leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. 2 Heat a pan over medium heat and add the oil.
3. 3 Add the urad dal, chana dal, and toor dal to the pan and roast until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and dried red chilies to the pan.
5. 5 Continue roasting the spices until they release a fragrant aroma and the red chilies become crisp.
6. 6 Add the curry leaves to the pan and roast until they become crisp, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
7. 7 Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
8. 8 Transfer the roasted ingredients to a blender or spice grinder.
9. 9 Add salt and grind the mixture to a fine powder.
10. 10 Store the Karuveppilai Podi in an airtight container.