This is recipe for the traditional sambar powder that is made at home and stored for long term use. Check out another version of sambar powder recipe.
Sambar Powder
Difficulty: EasyThe sambar powder is used for making sambar which is served with rice or idli and dosa.
Home Made Sambar Powder
Course: Masala PowdersCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: EasyServings
20
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesThis is recipe for the traditional sambar powder that is made at home and stored for long term use.
Ingredients
Red Chillies – 1 cup
Coriander seeds – ¾ cup
Black Pepper – 1 tablespoon
Jeera – 1 tablespoon
Mustard – 1 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds – 1 teaspoon
Bengal gram dhal – 1 tablespoon
Thuvar Dhal – 1 tablespoon
Urad dhal – 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida – 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves – 4 springs
Turmeric Powder – ½ teaspoon
Oil – two to three teaspoon for frying
Directions
- In a pan add the oil and roast all the ingredients (except turmeric and asafetida) individually on a very low flame.
- Finally mix all the fried items in the same kadai and add asafetida and turmeric powder and once again mix well.
- When it is lukewarm, grind to a coarse powder.
- Store it in an air tight container.