Curry leaf powder / karivepaku podi

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Chana dal
1 bag Curry leaves
few Garlic(optional)
4-5 number Green chilies (chopped)
1/2 + 1/2 tsp Methi seeds and cumin seeds
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp peppercorns
to taste Salt
few piece tamarind

Method:

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 chilies & garlic.Cook till chilies become dry.
4. Once green chilies 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