Sambar powder 1

2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil
2cupsDried red chilies
1cupCoriander seeds
¼cupCumin seeds
2tablespoonsFenugreek seeds
2tablespoonsBlack peppercorns
2tablespoonsMustard seeds
2teaspoonsYellow split peas
2teaspoonsRed lentils
2teaspoonsPoppy seeds
2largesCinnamon sticks broken into pieces
2To 3 curry leaves
2teaspoonsTurmeric

Directions

Heat oil and fry chilies until darkened. Dry roast the other ingredients except turmeric until lightly colored. Grind all the ingredients to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

The Classic 1000 Indian Recipes edited by Wendy Hobson ISBN 0-572-01863-0 pg 15

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 06-22-95