Sambar Powder Recipe

Once the spices cool down, mix all the remaining spices and dals, grind to make a fine powder. Sambhar Masala is ready. Fill the Masala in an air-tight container, whenever you are preparing  Sambhar use this Sambhar Masala.

Ingredients for Sambar Masala

• Chana Dal - 1 tbsp
• Urad dal -  1/2 tbsp
• Whole coriander(dhaniya) - 3 tbsp
• Jeera(cumin seeds) - 1tbsp
• Methi seeds - 1 tbsp
• Cloves - 20
• Blabk pepper - 1tsp
• Elaichi(cardamom) - 4 (peeled)
• Rie -  1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp
• Heeng(asafoetida) - 3 to 4 pinch
• Red chilly powder - 10 to 12(whole)
• Curry leaves - 20 to 25(whole
• Cinnamon - 2 pieces

How to make Sambar Masala

Put the Chana and Urad dal on the pan(Tawa) and fry till they turn light brown. Take out the fried dals on a plate.

Put coriander, Jeera, Methi, Rie all of the spices in the pan and fry till these turn light brown then take them out.

Once the spices cool down, mix all the remaining spices and dals, grind to make a fine powder. Sambhar Masala is ready.

Fill the Masala in an air-tight container, whenever you are preparing  Sambhar use this Sambhar Masala.