Murungai Keerai Podi Recipe | Healthy Drumstick Leaves Powder for Rice, Idli & Dosa

Murungai Keerai Podi, also known as Drumstick Leaves Powder, is a flavorful and nutritious South Indian condiment made with dried drumstick leaves, lentils, sesame seeds, and spices. This homemade podi is an excellent accompaniment for hot rice, idli, and dosa. It is easy to prepare, stores well, and adds both taste and nutrition to everyday meals.This homemade Murungai Keerai Podi is a delicious and versatile South Indian condiment that brings together the goodness

of drumstick leaves, lentils, sesame seeds, and spices. Make a batch at home and enjoy it with your favorite meals throughout the week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Murungai Keerai Podi last?

When stored in an airtight container, it stays fresh for up to 1 month.

Can I use fresh drumstick leaves?

For this recipe, dried drumstick leaves are recommended as they provide better texture and shelf life.

What can I serve with Murungai Keerai Podi?

It tastes great with rice, idli, dosa, and even chapati.

INGREDIENTS:

Drumstick leaves/Murungai keerai (dried) – 5 cups(pressed& measured)/50 gms (approx)
Urad dal/ulundhu – 1/2 cup /100gms
Bengal gram /kadala paruppu – 1/4 cup /45gms(approx)
Curry leaves – Handful
Black sesame seeds / Ellu – 1/4 cup/40gms(approx)
Black Pepper/milagu – 2 tsp
Cumin/seeragam – 2 tsp
Red chillies – 15
Asafoetida – 1 tsp
Garlic- 1 head/25 gms
Rock salt/kaluppu as needed

METHOD:

1.First wash Drumstick leaves & drain water completely.
2.Spread this in a cotton cloth for two days in shade.
3.When its readily dried we can prepare the podi.

4.Heat up a kadai add dried drumstick leaves saute in medium flame till it heats up nicely.
5.Transfer & spread seperately on a plate to cool.
6.Add curry leaves & fry till crisp & take out
7.Now add urad dal & roast till golden the flame should be medium low when golden take out.
8.Then add bengal gram dal fry till golden take out.
9.Add cumin seeds & pepper let them pop take out
10.Now add Asafoetida rock salt then red chillies & saute nicely.
11.Add sesame seeds & let then crackle transfer to the plate.
12.Finally add garlic & fry them till the skin gets colour take out & let all the ingredients get completely cool.
13.First add all the other ingredients other than drumstick leaves grind.
14.Now add drumstick leaves & grind to a powder.
15.Now you are ready store it in a airtight container.
16.Serve with rice, idli or dosa with a drizzle of sesame oil.

Murungai Keerai Podi Recipe | Healthy Drumstick Leaves Powder for Rice, Idli & Dosa

Murungai Keerai Podi is a nutritious South Indian spice powder made with dried drumstick leaves, lentils, sesame seeds, and aromatic spices.

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Total Time 2 days d 40 minutes mins

Servings: 5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: SouthIndian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Drumstick leaves/Murungai keerai (dried) - 5 cups(pressed& measured)/50 gms (approx)

  Urad dal/ulundhu - 1/2 cup /100gms

  Bengal gram /kadala paruppu - 1/4 cup /45gms(approx)

  Curry leaves - Handful

  Black sesame seeds / Ellu - 1/4 cup/40gms(approx)

  Black Pepper/milagu - 2 tsp

  Cumin/seeragam - 2 tsp

  Red chillies - 15

  Asafoetida - 1 tsp

  Garlic- 1 head/25 gms

  Rock salt/kaluppu as needed

Method

 

1. First wash Drumstick leaves & drain water completely.

   2.Spread this in a cotton cloth for two days in shade.

   3.When its readily dried we can prepare the pods.

   4.Heat up a kadai add dried drumstick leaves saute in medium flame till it heats up nicely.

   5.Transfer & spread seperately on a plate to cool.

   6.Add curry leaves & fry till crisp & take out

   7.Now add urad dal & roast till golden the flame should be medium low when golden take out.

   8.Then add bengal gram dal fry till golden take out.

   9.Add cumin seeds & pepper let them pop take out

   10.Now add Asafoetida rock salt then red chillies & saute nicely.

   11.Add sesame seeds & let then crackle transfer to the plate.

   12.Finally add garlic & fry them till the skin gets colour take out & let all the ingredients get completely cool.

   13.First add all the other ingredients other than drumstick leaves grind.

   14.Now add drumstick leaves & grind to a powder.

   15.Now you are ready store it in a airtight container.

   16.Serve with rice, idli or dosa with a drizzle of sesame oil.
   

Notes

• Ensure the drumstick leaves are completely dry before roasting.
• Roast all ingredients separately for the best flavor.
• Cool ingredients completely before grinding.
• Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.