Sambar powder is a South Indian spice powder that is used to make a traditional lentil-based dish called “Sambar”. Homemade spice blends are so good and flavorful and super easy to make.
Few more spice powder recipes:
How to make Tamil sambar powder recipe below:
Homemade Tamil Sambar Powder
How to make tamil sambar powder. A spice blend to prepare a delicious South Indian sambar.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Coriander Seeds
- 30 Dried Red Chillies adjust according to your spice level
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 1 tbsp Toor Dal
- 2 tsp Black Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Hing
- 3-4 sprigs Curry Leaves
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast the coriander seeds on a low flame until fragrant or light brown color. Add the hing to the coriander seeds and continue roasting for a few seconds or until fragrant.
- Transfer it to a plate. Add the turmeric powder to the roasted coriander seeds and let it cool.
- Dry roast the curry leaves until crisp. Keep them aside.
- Then roast the red chillies for a few seconds and keep them aside.
- Dry roast all the ingredients one by one until they are a light golden brown color and fragrant.
- Let them cool completely.
- Grind the roasted ingredients into a fine powder.
- Let the ground powder cool completely and store in an airtight container.
- You can refrigerate it for longer use.
This looks like a wonderful mixture of spices. I'm sure the roasting gives it a great flavor!
Super aromatic !
wow picture perfect
tis one looks like exactly which i pick from store but its damn expensive on my wallet.. bookmarked nxt time am trying tis at home.. nice recipe ..
I too have a similar recipe, make it annually.
nice aromatic powder
Just made this and look forward to using it this week! My spice grinder does not powder the channa dal, so next time I might get it pre-powdered. Smells great!
wow