Karuveppilai Thokku | curry leaves thokku

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curry leaves thokku

Curry leaf thokku, also known as kariveppilai | karuveppilai thokku, is aromatic south Indian condiment that is a staple in South Indian cuisine. Made with fresh curry leaves, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices, kariveppila thokku is bursting with flavor and is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Not only is it delicious, but it is also a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that offer several health benefits.

Can I use dry curry leaves?

Fresh curry leaves give the best flavor. If you are using dried curry leaves curry powder flavor might slightly vary

Can I skip onion

Yes onion is optional you can skip it.  I like the small onion flavor also it is good for health hence I prefer using it

can I add GARLIC

Yes you can saute garlic with onion or use it after tempering.

WHY KASHMIRI CHILLI POWDER FOR THE SOUTH INDIAN PICKLE VARIETY?

Kashmiri chilli powder is not as spicy as regular chilli powder. Adjust the chilli powder according to your taste.

Tamarind paste

You can use homemade or store-bought tamarind paste instead of tamarind

CAN I REDUCE OIL?

For the best pickle taste, I would recommend the quantity of oil mentioned in the post. you can reduce the oil but the curry leaves pickle taste might vary accordingly.

SHELF LIFE OF  karuveppilai oorugai?

It stays good for one month. Cool completely then store in an airtight container. always use a clean dry spoon. for longer shelf life increase oil

Variations for karuveppilai thokku

1. Saute curry leaves for longer shelf life
2. Increase chilli instead of chilli powder
3. add the garlic
4. increase sesame oil for longer shelf life

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Ingredients

how to make karuveppila thokku with step-by-step pictures

Roast and grind

• Add sesame oil and heat 

• Furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, and red chilli; roast

• Add onion and saute for 30 seconds

• Furthermore, add curry leaves and tamarind; mix well

• add turmeric powder; mix well and cool

• Transfer to the mixie jar and grind

• add salt and water; grind again

Kariveppila thokku

• Add oil and heat 

• furthermore, add mustard seeds and splutter

• add asafoetida and Kashmiri chilli powder; mix well

• add ground mixture; quick mix

• furthermore add water, jaggery and pepper powder; cook till oil oozes out and turns into thokku consistency 

Karuveppilai thokku

curry leaves thokku

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Ingredients

To roast and grind

• 25 grams curry leaves
• 15 grams tamarind
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 8 red chilli
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 5 small onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon rock salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

To temper

• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• asafoetida
• 1/2 tablespoon kashmiri chilli powder

curry leaves Thokku

• 1/2 teaspoon jaggery
• water around 1/2 cup

Instructions

Roast and grind

• Add sesame oil and heat
• Furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds and red chilli; roast
• Add onion and saute for 30 seconds
• Furthermore add curry leaves and tamarind; mix well
• add turmeric powder; mix well and cool
• Transfer to the mixie jar and grind
• add water and grind again

Kariveppila thokku

• Add oil and heat
• furthermore add mustard seeds and splutter
• add asafoetida and kashmiri chilli powder; mix well
• add ground mixture; quick mix
• furthermore add water, jaggery and cook till oil oozes out and turns into thokku consistency

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