Sambar Powder

 

🛒 Ingredients:

• Coriander seeds

• Dry red chillies

• Chana dal

• Urad dal

• Fenugreek seeds

• Cumin seeds

• Curry leaves

• A pinch of asafoetida

 Method:

1. Dry roast coriander seeds until aromatic.

2. Roast chana dal, urad dal and fenugreek seeds separately until golden.

3. Roast cumin seeds lightly.

4. Fry dry red chillies with a few drops of oil.

5. Roast curry leaves until crisp.

6. Allow all ingredients to cool completely.

7. Add asafoetida and grind into a fine powder.

8. Store in an airtight container.

💛 A Note from Tradition:

Homemade sambar powder was often prepared in bulk and stored for daily cooking — giving every batch of sambar its signature flavour.