Today I am posting here a simple recipe of Homemade sambar powder / Sambhar podi. Sambar powder is the mix of lentils and spices which makes the sambar more aromatic and flavorful. There are different versions of sambar powder (Sambar podi) available, each with different ratios of spices and lentils. The version I am posting today has the ratio that I follow.
Here is the link to recipe of Sambhar using Sambhar podi.
Here is the link to recipe of Sambhar using Sambhar podi.
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Sambar Powder |
What are the ingredients needed for Sambar Powder (Sambar Podi) ?
Coriander seeds, 1 cup
Whole red Chillies, 1 cup
Chana dhal, 1.5 Tablespoon
Urad dhal, 1.5 Tablespoon
Cumin seeds, 2 tablespoons
Black pepper, 2 tablespoons
Fenugreek seeds, 1.5 teaspoons
Turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida, 1/2 teaspoon
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Sambar Powder |
How Sambar Powder is made?
- Dry roast chana dhal, urad dhal in a low heat till they lightly change in color.
- Then roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds till they lightly change color and give nice aroma.
- Then lastly roast the red chillies.
- Let them all cool completely.
- Now grind them all together with turmeric and asafoetida.
- The ground powder may be warm, let it cool.
- Store them in a air tight container and use.
Homemade sambar powder is always the best
ReplyDeletethis is great.my mom add little roasted rice to it and make powder.this gives more thickness to it.
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ReplyDeleteNice flavor powder !!
ReplyDeleteAromatic and perfect sambar powder...
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ReplyDeleteflavorful powder..
ReplyDeleteGood one...love homemade podis...
ReplyDeleteDivya I have never tried to do sambar podi at home, i think it is high time i do it :) nice clicks dear
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ReplyDeletewow nice podi and flavourful...
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ReplyDeletenice clicks divya! saw the pics in foodgawker too.
ReplyDeletevery useful post dear
ReplyDeleteI like homemade to store bought anyday, thanks for sharing Divya!
ReplyDeleteWe too make similarly. Truly aromatic :)
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ReplyDeleteuseful n flavorful podi,dear..great clicks too:)
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Nice and useful post..
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Super flavourful podi,nothing will beat the homemade ones.
ReplyDeletesounds very flavorful, i rarely make this kind of spice powders...lovely presentation!!
ReplyDeleteLove this sambhar podi looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteReally useful post.
ReplyDeleteflavorful powder :)
ReplyDeleteWhich brand of asafoetida or hing or perungayam is best for sambar podi
ReplyDeleteAny brand of asofoetida is fine..
Deletehi divya, how do you add this podi to make sambar? can you tell that also.
ReplyDeletepriya
@Priya.. I have updated the post with the link to the recipe of Sambar using this sambar podi.. hope this is helpful.. Do try and give me your feed back.. Thank you.. :)
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