Homemade Sambar Powder
Authentic South Indian spice mix for perfect sambar every time
Servings: 200 g
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Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp oil
- 1/2 tbsp asafoetida granules
- 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1.5 tbsp urad dal
- 1.5 tbsp chana dal
- 1.5 tbsp tur dal
- 1/2 tbsp rice
- 5 tbsp coriander seeds
- 3 sprigs curry leaves
- 1 handful Kashmiri red chillies
- 1 handful medium spicy red chillies
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
Instructions
- Roast asafoetida on low flame till it changes colour
- Add cumin and black pepper, roast for a short time
- Add fenugreek, roast well
- Add mustard seeds and let them pop
- Roast dals and rice till golden
- Roast coriander seeds till brown spots appear
- Roast curry leaves till crisp
- Roast both types of red chillies till crisp
- Combine everything, add turmeric and lightly heat
- Cool, grind to a fine powder
- Cool again and store in a clean jar