Sambhar Powder
A masala mix essential for south Indian sambhar. Recipe follows later
- 1 cup coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup toor dal
- 1/4 cup urid dal (washed split balck lentils)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp hing (oesofetida)
- 1/2 cup whole red chilli
roast the mustard seeds until they release their aroma and just start to pop. Put them into a bowl and allow them to cool
roast the remaining spices, lentils and chillies individually until each turns a light brown. Add them to the bowl 0ne by one
when the spices have cooled grind to a fine powder in a coarse stone mortar and pestle or electric grinder
USE IN YOUR SAMBHAR RECIPE
store the remainder in a sealed jar away from bright sunlight for up to 3 months