Sambar Powder

Yields: 1 Serving Prep Time: 5 Mins Cook Time: 15 Mins Total Time: 20 Mins

Sambar is an wholesome stew popularly served along with idli, dosa and rice in South India. Any South Indian meal is not complete without a sambar. Here is a homemade recipe for making the sambar powder. This spice blend can be stored in the refrigerator for upto 4 months. Use as and when as needed. Making this sambar powder at home will take your sambar to a deliciously different level. There is nothing wrong with using store bought sambar powders in a pinch but if you have some extra time, this is well worth the effort 🙂

Ingredients

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Instructions

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  • Dry roast the tuvar, chana & urad dals in a pan for a couple of minutes. Take it out to cool on a dish. Then add the coriander seeds & rest of the spices and roast in the same pan for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly, making sure the ingredients don't burn. Finally roast the curry leaves & asafoetida for about 30 to 40 seconds.
  • Cool everything for a few minutes & then dry grind it all into a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder.
  • Store in an airtight container. This masala keeps stores well. Use as & when needed.

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