Seasoning Mixture and Basic Recipes - Curry Leaves Powder

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch fresh curry leaves 

• 10 ml/2 tsp coriander ( cilantro) seeds

• 15 ml/1 tbsp black peppercorns

• 15 ml/1 tbsp cumin seeds

• 10 ml/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

• 10 ml/2 tsp mustard seeds

• 15 ml tbsp split black beans

• 15 ml tbsp yellow split peas

• 5 ml/1 tsp asafoetida

• 30 ml/2 tbsp jaggery or sugar

• 10 ml/2 tbsp tamarind pulp

• salt

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Method:

1. Dry roast the curry leaves for 2 minutes then set aside. Roast the coriander seeds, peppercorns, cumin, fenugreek and mustard seeds, split beans, split peas and asafoetida until golden.

2. Grind everything to a fine powder, adding the jaggery or sugar, tamarind and salt to taste. Store in an airtight container and serve with hot rice and ghee.