Karuveppilai Podi Idlies or Idlies tossed in Spiced Lentil Curry Leaves Powder
Karuveppilai Podi, an essential condiment in every Tam-brahm house. I love to spike my Idlies with many such condiments. We tend to pick them out of the curry or the gravy and trash it! I have often tricked my son into eating this . Miraculous curry leaves are native to the Indian sub-continent and are believed to help hair growth. They are among the richest sources of micro nutrients, antioxidants and carotene with lots of health benefits. Their carotene content is so high, that one of the state governments in southern India ordered the inclusion of curry leaf powder in the midday meal provided to children. Do give it a try.
What you require:
Mini idlies
Karuveppilai Podi
How to make the Karuveppliai Podi
2 cups curry leaves
2 tbsp channa dhal
¼ cup urad dhal
Asafoetida powder
5 round dried red chillies
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp whole black pepper
1 tsp Oil
Salt to taste
1. Heat a cast iron wok and dry roast the curry leaves. You will notice that they will they will sort of become crisp. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
2. In the same wok, add 1 tsp oil and roast the remaining ingredients on low heat excepting for the salt and asafoetida for about 5 minutes. The classic test for this is that the dhals must have a crunch. Allow the ingredients to cool completely. In a food processor grind all the ingredients together to form a coarse powder. Finally stir in the asafoetida and salt.
3. You can make the podi in advance and store in an air-tight container. It can also be enjoyed with steaming rice and ghee.
To proceed with the Karuveppliai Podi Idlies:
3 cups mini idlies
½ cup Karuveppliai Podi
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp urad dhal
Few curry leaves to garnish
Heat a cast iron wok bring to low heat. Add oil followed by mustard. As the mustard crackles, add urad dhal and roast until golden brown. Now add the Idlies and ½ cup Karuveppliai Podi and toss for a few minutes until well coated. Garnish with fresh curry leaves.
The Karuveppliai Podi Idlies are now to be ready. You can enjoy this with some chilled buttermilk.
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