K karimasaal
Posted 25th November 2008 at 09:57 AM by SupriyaDinesh
Wondering whats it about..its "Karunanidi kari masal" a spice powder with a unique name,very popular in madurai.
I heard about this during one of the cooking session with my MIL.I was very much amused with the name and wanted to have a look at it.All the years before,my mom always make garam masal at home ,so this one raised my curiosity to see this store brought masala ,which was much raved about by my extended family.At that time my Mil did not have in stock.
Initial reaction when i saw the pack was - shock..It was a tiny square shape dpaper with a 1 tbps masal filled and tightly bound.The packet consisted of hundreds of this small packets.The aroma itself was wonderful and added a distinctive flavour to the dish.The highlight was it includes a thin booklet of the latest movie karoke notes(paatu postagam) which was in great demand.
For my household cooking i get two packets of the same home made powders.One my mom packs which has her touch and another my mil packs which has the flavour of her cooking.similiarly this garam masal too.Now the package of the karunandidi kari masal is changed and it looks like Betal nuts package.
Whenever i use the homemade powder in the kulambu/sambar/curry i feel very close to them and that feeling is unmatched.Miles apart i have been using the special powder which is different from the store brought.
I can recall the whole procedure of making the traditional kulambu powder.Carefully picked ingredients,sundried for the right amount of time and ground in the flour mill.Then tighly closed with a newspaper on silver containers.It was a delight to open these fresh made powders and pack in to the ziploc covers to fly with me.
I allot ample space and weight for this royal items and use it with care.These powders are the secret of my cooking.
I heard about this during one of the cooking session with my MIL.I was very much amused with the name and wanted to have a look at it.All the years before,my mom always make garam masal at home ,so this one raised my curiosity to see this store brought masala ,which was much raved about by my extended family.At that time my Mil did not have in stock.
Initial reaction when i saw the pack was - shock..It was a tiny square shape dpaper with a 1 tbps masal filled and tightly bound.The packet consisted of hundreds of this small packets.The aroma itself was wonderful and added a distinctive flavour to the dish.The highlight was it includes a thin booklet of the latest movie karoke notes(paatu postagam) which was in great demand.
For my household cooking i get two packets of the same home made powders.One my mom packs which has her touch and another my mil packs which has the flavour of her cooking.similiarly this garam masal too.Now the package of the karunandidi kari masal is changed and it looks like Betal nuts package.
Whenever i use the homemade powder in the kulambu/sambar/curry i feel very close to them and that feeling is unmatched.Miles apart i have been using the special powder which is different from the store brought.
I can recall the whole procedure of making the traditional kulambu powder.Carefully picked ingredients,sundried for the right amount of time and ground in the flour mill.Then tighly closed with a newspaper on silver containers.It was a delight to open these fresh made powders and pack in to the ziploc covers to fly with me.
I allot ample space and weight for this royal items and use it with care.These powders are the secret of my cooking.
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Supriya dear I owe some of these facts of knowledge to you.
I have never heard of this powder so read with great interest. Looks like they have a good marketing strategy.
I have also used rasam powder and sambhar powder sent by mother. My mother in-law is no more but she did send me when she was alive.
Like you say we are reminded of them when we cook and it forms a part of our cooking. Very nicely written!Posted 25th November 2008 at 12:07 PM by Anandchitra
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Dear Supriya
I have never heard of this powder. Do explain how it is different from the ones made by your mom or MIL. What power ingredients does it have?Posted 25th November 2008 at 01:29 PM by sundarusha -
Dear AC,
with your feedback.Posted 25th November 2008 at 06:13 PM by SupriyaDinesh 
- Dear Usha,
Iam not sure about the ingredients and proportions.Its smells awesome.Posted 25th November 2008 at 06:14 PM by SupriyaDinesh
