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Sambhar Powder Recipe

A fool-proof Iyer-style sambhar powder/podi/masala recipe using basic ingredients. It's easily prepared by grinding roasted lentils and spices. Make it in bulk and store it for months!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 64 tablespoons
Calories 26.32kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Dry roast tur dal, chana dal, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and methi seeds till they turn slightly brown and release an aroma. It could take 5-6 minutes. Keep flame on low - medium.
  • Transfer to a plate and let it cool down completely.
  • Then transfer all the ingredients to a blender jar. Grind to a powder in batches if needed.
  • Remove it into a large mixing bowl.
  • In the same pan, add and roast the dried red chillies till they turn a bit dark in color. This could take 4-5 minutes. Keep flame on low to medium.
  • Transfer to a plate and let it cool down completely.
  • Then transfer the chillies to a blender jar. Grind to make a powder.
  • Transfer to the same bowl.
  • Add turmeric powder.
  • Then mix it all together. Sifting is optional. I never do it. But if you feel it's a little coarse, then grind it again or sift it.
  • Transfer to a clean airtight container and use this masala in any recipe that calls for sambhar powder.

Notes

Ensure all the ingredients are clean and dry before roasting. There is no need to rinse the lentils. Just check for stones in them before adding.
Coriander seeds give it volume along with flavor. You can also add 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds and/or garlic powder to this mix if you like that flavor in your sambhar.  
If you live in a place that's hot and sunny, you can also roast these ingredients directly under the sun for a day or two. Place them on a tray uncovered. Then grind them fine.
This measurement yields 4 cups of sambhar powder. You will just need 1-2 tablespoons of it depending on what you making.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 26.32kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.89g | Protein: 1.39g | Fat: 0.61g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.36g | Sodium: 2.58mg | Potassium: 94.22mg | Fiber: 2.65g | Sugar: 0.72g | Vitamin A: 415.83IU | Vitamin C: 1.17mg | Calcium: 22.25mg | Iron: 0.83mg