Sambar Powder (Sambar podi)

I am sure everyone has their own version of making sambar powder at home. This is from my mothers handwritten book. As I've mentioned already, ammas sambar and biriyani is always a hit among our relatives and friends. So thought I should have her sambar powder recipe with measurements here.

Mittu just loves sambar esp ammas sambar be it for idlys or dosas she would literally drink it with a spoon :) For her sake, sambar is on our menu at least thrice a week.

Homemade Sambar Powder Recipe:

Ingredients:

• Coriander seeds – 1.5 cups
• Red chillies – 4 cups
• Fenugreek seeds – 1 tbsp
• Toor dal – 1/4 cup
• Channa dal – 1/4 cup
• Pepper corns – 1/8 cup
• Jeera – 1/8 cup
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Hing(Perungayam) - a generous pinch (optional)

Method:

1. Dry roast all the ingredients until golden brown separately until it gives a nice aroma.
2. Allow it to cool completely, dry grind it together to a fine powder.
3. Cool it down for few mins then store in airtight container.

My Notes:

• Adjust red chillies according to your spice level 4cups can be increased to 5 cups if you prefer a little spicy.
• Adding hing is purely optional but sure enhances the flavor.