In South Indians, our everyday traditional food is incomplete with a podi (spice pwd) and its an an essential food item on the dining Curry leaves powder is a spice powder also known as Karivepaaku Podi or Karepaaku Podi, made from curry leaves, lentils and spices http://www.vahrehvah.com/curry-leaf-powderIngredients 1/2 cup Chana dal1 bag Curry leavesfew 0 Garlic(optional)4-5 number Green chilies (chopped)1/2 + 1/2 tsp Methi seeds and cumin seeds1 tsp Mustard seeds1 tbsp Oil1 tbsp peppercorns to taste Saltfew piece tamarindDirections• 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 ... "Reach vahrehvah at - Website - http://www.vahrehvah.com/ Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=vahchef Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VahChef.SanjayThumma Twitter - https://twitter.com/vahrehvah Google Plus - https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116066497483672434459 Flickr Photo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/23301754@N03/ Linkedin - http://lnkd.in/nq25sW Picasa Photos- http://picasaweb.google.com/118141140815684791742 Stumleupon http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/vahrehvah Tumblr http://vahrehvah.tumblr.com/ Blogger - http://vahrehvah.blogspot.in/"