Sambar Powder

Ingredients:

• coriander seeds(dhania) - 1 cup
• cumin seeds(jeera) - 3 tablespoons
• Chana dal(Bengal gram dal) - 2 tablespoons
• urad dal(black gram dal) - 1 table spoon
• black pepper seeds - 1 table spoon
• red chilli powder - 3 table spoons
• mustard seeds - 1 ½ teaspoon
• fenugreek seeds(methi) - 1 teaspoon
• turmeric powder(haldi) - 1 teaspoon
• asafetida(hing) - ½ teaspoon
• curry leaves - 2 table spoons

Method:

1. Dry roast all the ingredients except chili powder and turmeric, until they give a nice aroma. (The dals should just about start turning to a pale brown)
2. Let it cool and dry grind everything together with turmeric and chilly powder and store in an air tight container.
3. Stores well for a couple of months.