I usually use store bought Sambar powder and MTR brand happens to be my favorite. But recently I ran out of it and couldn't go to the Indian store to buy more. So that is when I made this homemade sambar powder from Dakshin cookbook by Chandra Padmanabhan.

Freshly made sambar powder is very flavorful and adds a lot of taste to the dish. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Here are some sambar recipes on the blog for some inspiration.

Sambar Powder

Homemade Sambar powder -- Easy to make South Indian Spice Powder to make sambar (Lentil Stew).

Author: Pavani

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Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Cuisine: south indian

Servings: cup

Ingredients

1 cup Coriander seeds
1 cup Chilies Dry Red
2 tbsps Black Peppercorns
2 tbsps Cumin seeds
1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (methi )
1 tsp Mustard seeds
¼ cup Chana dal (Bengal gram dal)
1 tsp Poppy seeds
½ cup coconut Dry grated
1 tsp Turmeric
bunch Curry leaves

Instructions

Dry roast all the ingredients separately on low flame until fragrant and toasted.
Grind them all together into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container and use as needed.

Notes

Linking this to Valli's 'Cooking from Cookbook Challenge: June -- Week 1'.

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Comments

alka

June 04, 2016 at 1:38 am

This is very help ful share Pavani as many a times I also face the problem of having no ready made Sambhar Masala at home.

Srivalli

June 04, 2016 at 6:34 am

Nothing like homemade podis right..lovely pictures!

veena krishnakumar

June 04, 2016 at 3:49 pm

Homemade spice powders aRE ALWAYS MORE FLAVOURFUL!!Lovely click of the ingredient

Sowmya :)

June 24, 2016 at 8:54 am

Making sambhar powder at home gives the kitchen a wonderful aroma, which is a good enough reason to make them every once in a while. Love your pocs!

Homemade Sambar Powder