Recipes: Sambar Powder (Spice Combination)

Mix these seeds and grind them together to make a spicy combination that will turn any vegetable or soup fiery hot. Sautee your fresh vegies with olive oil and a teaspoon of this powder to make a spicy side for dinner. Mix 1 tsp sambar powder in with chunky tomato and onion soup.

2 1/2 tbsps coriander seeds

4-5 dried red chillies

2 tbs channa dhal

2 tbs urid dhal

1/2 tsp pepper corns

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp asafoetida powder

5-7 fresh curry leaves (optional)

Dry roast each ingredient except turmeric and asafoetida for 5 minutes each and set aside. Blend each ingredient in a small blender, a pepper mill or a coffee grinder. Then, blend all together pulsing to combine the ingredients. Store in an air tight container for up to 3 months.