Drumstick leaves Powder/ murungai-keerai podi

Ingredients:

1. Murungai keerai / Drumstick leaves – 1 Cup

2. Urad Dhall – ¼ Cup

3. Red Chillies – 2 Nos

4. Jeera / Cumin Seeds – ¼ tbsp

5. Asafoetida – a Pinch

6. Oil – ¼ tbsp

7. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Clean leaves and dry them. When dried dry roast the leaves in a pan till crisp and keep aside.

2. Put oil in a pan and roast the red chillies, urad dhall & cumin seeds separately and add asafoetida & salt.

3. Allow it to cool and powder them.

4. Store it in airtight container

Mix with Ghee or gingely oil. Goes well with rice, idli & dosas.

Variation: Curry leaves powder can be prepared in a similar way.  Chenna dhall can be added.