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:
- 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)
- Let it cool and dry grind everything together with turmeric and chilly powder and store in an air tight container.
- Stores well for a couple of months.
