CURRY_CORIANDER LEAVES POWDER, how to make a very healthy preserve with Curry leaves and Cilantro

This is a multi purpose powder...Can be used to make rice as well as sevai...can mix it with curds to make a dip...
And we all know the health benefits of Coriander & Curry leaves!!!

Coriander /Cilantro leaves :
*Help to control Cancer cells.
*Anti inflammatory.
*The detoxifying, disinfectant, antiseptic, anti fungal and anti oxidant properties are ideal for clearing skin disorders, such as Eczema.
*Lowers cholesterol levels
*Prevents stomach disorders, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, aids in digestion
*Regulates blood pressure
*Heals Ulcers
*Improves Bone health
*Loaded with Minerals which are good for eye sight
*Manages and controls Diabetes

Curry Leaves:
*Good remedy for Diarrhea, and if constipated, is a good laxative too
*Cures Anemia
*Protects one's body from the adverse effects of Chemotherapy
*Cures skin infections
*Treats queasiness and dizziness
*Good for blood circulation
*Protects eyesight
*Protects Liver
*Good for hair
*Controls diabetes
So, imagine, if these two join hands together, how will that be?
Please check my other podis and preserves here

Ingredients

Curry leaves - 1 cup, heaped, washed and cleaned

Coriander leaves - 1 cup, heaped, washed and cleaned

Broken urad dhal - 2 tsps

Ajwain/Carom seeds - 1 tsp

Pepper - 1/2 tsp

Jeera - 1 tsp

 Red chillies - 3

Salt to taste

Cooking oil - 1/2 tsp

Recipe cuisine: South Indian; Category: Preserve/podi

Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 5-7 mts

Yields a cup of powder

Curry and Coriander leaves, washed, cleaned and drained

Both microwaved for 2-3 minutes, at short intervals, till moisture is gone and it's almost dy

like this

In a pan, add oil, add all the above mentioned ingredients and roast them to golden color

Perfectly done

Now add the microwaved leaves

add salt to taste, mix well. Allow to cool down, then powder in a blender

You can make Curry-Coriander leaves rice like this....

You can also make sevai!

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Categories: Healthy Cooking, Pickles-Preserves & Podis