CURRY LEAF POWDER(KARIVEPAAKU PODI)

INGREDIENTS :
Curry leaves        :3 cups (picked,washed and dried)
chana dal              :4 tsp
urad dal                 :3 tsp
cumin seeds           :1 tsp
coriander seeds       :1 1/2 tsp
dry red chillies         :7 (approx)
salt                            :as needed
oil                              :2 tsp

METHOD :

Heat oil in a pan,add chana dal,dry red chillies,cumin seeds,coriander seeds,urad dal and toss them continuously (don't burn them) .Remove from the pan and keep a side.
Heat oil in the same pan add dried curry leaves to it and toss them continuously till they are crisp and
roasted.Turn off the heat and cool all the roasted ingredients.
Grind the roasted dals first into a coarse powder.Now add the roasted curry leaves and grind them to a
powder add salt to it and mix well.
Serve with idli,dosa and rice.