Sambhar Powder

I am sure everyone has their own version of making Sambar powder at home. We always have requests from friends for packs of this Sambhar Powder. This is from my mother in law's handwritten book. So I thought that I could share her Sambar powder recipe here. Sambar is on our menu at least thrice a week.It is a very famous stew like dish in South India. It is made in several different styles and mostly eaten with rice. Even in rice, there are a variety of rices. Many eat with polished rice while others prefer Red rice which has the hull intact. It is indeed very tasty. I believe the secret of the intense aroma of a well made Sambhar is the Sambar powder. My MIL has a long story of how she obtained this particular recipe. I will post her interesting story later on. All I can say is, this particular dish can be traced back to atleast 50-60 years!! No wonder, it’s a timeless recipe with a priceless taste.

Preperation Time: 20 mins        Quantity: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
•  Red Chillies (long variety)     1 1/2 cup
•  Coriander seeds      1 cup
•  Fenugreek seeds     1 tsp
•  Chana Dhal     1 tbsp
•  Curry leaves     1/2 cup

Method: 

Step 1: Dry roast in a pan all the above mentioned ingredients till light brown ans crisp. 

Step 2: When it is cool powder them fine. Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder while powdering and mex well.

Step 3:  Store in air tight container till use.

The Rajs' Kitchen Tip:
Adjust red chillies according to your spice level 1 1/2 cup can be increased to 2 cups if you prefer little spicy.

I am sure everyone has their own version of making Sambar powder at home. We always have requests from friends for packs of this Sambhar Powder. This is from my mother in law's handwritten book. So I thought that I could share her Sambar powder recipe here. Sambar is on our menu at least thrice a week.It is a very famous stew like dish in South India. It is made in several different styles and mostly eaten with rice. Even in rice, there are a variety of rices. Many eat with polished rice while others prefer Red rice which has the hull intact. It is indeed very tasty. I believe the secret of the intense aroma of a well made Sambhar is the Sambar powder. My MIL has a long story of how she obtained this particular recipe. I will post her interesting story later on. All I can say is, this particular dish can be traced back to atleast 50-60 years!! No wonder, it’s a timeless recipe with a priceless taste.

Preperation Time: 20 mins        Quantity: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
•  Red Chillies (long variety)     1 1/2 cup
•  Coriander seeds      1 cup
•  Fenugreek seeds     1 tsp
•  Chana Dhal     1 tbsp
•  Curry leaves     1/2 cup

Method: 

Step 1: Dry roast in a pan all the above mentioned ingredients till light brown ans crisp. 

Step 2: When it is cool powder them fine. Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder while powdering and mex well.

Step 3:  Store in air tight container till use.

The Rajs' Kitchen Tip:
Adjust red chillies according to your spice level 1 1/2 cup can be increased to 2 cups if you prefer little spicy.