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    Home » sambar » Homemade Tamil Sambar Powder Recipe

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: June 13, 2014 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Homemade Tamil Sambar Powder Recipe

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    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:

    • Coriander Powder
    • Cumin Powder
    • Sandwich Masala
    • Pav Bhaji Masala
    • Amchur

    How to make Tamil sambar powder recipe below:

    Homemade Tamil Sambar Powder

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    How to make tamil sambar powder. A spice blend to prepare a delicious South Indian sambar.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Spice blend
    Cuisine South Indian, Tamil
    Servings 2 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ¾ 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
    • ½ tsp Hing
    • 3-4 sprigs Curry Leaves
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    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.

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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    Filed Under: sambar, Tamil Recipes, Vegan Recipes Tagged With: spicepowder

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    1. Danelle M says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      This looks like a wonderful mixture of spices. I'm sure the roasting gives it a great flavor!

      Reply
    2. Sangeetha Nambi says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:23 pm

      Super aromatic !

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    3. marudhus kitchen says

      June 14, 2014 at 4:43 am

      wow picture perfect

      Reply
    4. Kalpana Sareesh says

      June 14, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      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 ..

      Reply
    5. Ms.Chitchat says

      June 15, 2014 at 3:48 am

      I too have a similar recipe, make it annually.

      Reply
    6. nandoos Kitchen says

      June 16, 2014 at 1:08 am

      nice aromatic powder

      Reply
    7. Unknown says

      January 31, 2016 at 1:11 am

      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!

      Reply
    8. NagaRaj Raj says

      August 27, 2016 at 7:23 am

      wow

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