Sambar Podi / Sambar Powder
Sambar Podi / Sambar Powder
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This is one of the most versatile and creative spice powder in this Sathvic cuisine. When added to various sauces and stir-fries it adds a zooming flavor that is truly unbeatable. Sambar powder is a must in every South Indian home. Always prepare this powder at home as it is healthy and all the spice ingredients are available commonly in Indian / Asian groceries. You can buy a good brand of Sambar powder in the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 5 cup coriander seeds
- 3/4 cup pigeon peas / thuvar dal
- 1/2 cup bengal gram / chana dal
- 1/2 cup husked whole black gram / urad dal
- 1/4 cup fenugreek seeds/ methi
- 1/4 cup mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup cumin seeds
- 2 cup dried red chillis
- 1/4 cup peppercorns
- 3/4 cup curry leaves
- 8 long thin turmeric pieces OR 3 tbsps turmeric powder
Instructions
- Wash and wipe the curry leaves dry.
- Roast all the ingredients with the curry leaves in a saucepan over a medium flame for a couple of minutes, until the lentils turn light golden and start emitting their distinctive aromas.
- Blend into a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. The powder remains fresh for many months.
