Kerala Sambar Powder
Description
Sambar is often called the national curry of South India, and rightly so. A perfect sambar starts with a well-balanced sambar powder—fragrant, spicy, and packed with flavor. Let’s prepare it from scratch!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Toor Dal (Pigeon pea)
- 3/4 cup Coriander seeds
- 15-20 Dry Red Chillies
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
- 1 spring Curry Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Oil
Instructions
- 1 Heat a pan and add 1 teaspoon of oil.
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Add toor dal and roast for a few seconds until it starts to turn light golden.- 3
Now add coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, dry red chillies, and a few curry leaves.- 4
Roast everything on a medium flame, stirring continuously, until the toor dal and fenugreek seeds turn a reddish-brown and the spices release a rich aroma.- 5
Turn off the flame and allow the mixture to cool completely.- 6
Once cooled, grind the roasted ingredients into a fine powder using a mixer or spice grinder.- 7
Store the sambar powder in an airtight container for longer shelf life and freshness.- 8
Your homemade sambar powder is ready—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for authentic South Indian sambar! - 2
