Based on the provided reference, the initial step discussed for making neem powder involves drying the neem leaves.
Drying Neem Leaves
According to the reference, before making neem powder, the leaves need to be dried. This drying process is a crucial preparation step.
Drying Methods
The reference mentions two ways to dry the neem leaves for powder:
- Sun Drying: You can sun dry the neem leaves for a duration of three hours.
- Room Drying: Alternatively, the leaves can also be dried by leaving them in your room.
This drying process prepares the leaves for further steps in creating neem powder, as highlighted in the reference when discussing preparing leaves for both powder and oil.
