Home made Sambhar Powder/ Sambhar Podi

I was looking through my blog and noticed that I haven't posted any basic recipes. So today posting, Sambhar podi. Sambhar podi is added to make sambhar which is a staple in any South Indian kitchen. The mix of the spices and the lentils makes this powder more aromatic and flavorful. There are different versions of sambhar podi available with different ratios of spices and lentils. This is a simpler version, which I use.

Here is the link to recipe of Sambhar using Sambhar podi.

What are the ingredients needed?

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

How it is made?

1. Dry roast chana dhal, urad dhal in a low heat till they lightly change in color.
2. Then roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds till they lightly change color and give nice aroma.
3. Then lastly roast the red chillies.
4. Let them all cool completely. 
5. Now grind them all together with turmeric and asafoetida.
6. The ground powder may be warm, let it cool.
7. Store them in a air tight container  and use.