What is Sambar?
Sambar is a South Indian soup. Sambar powder or sambar masala is the spice blend that is the star of this soup. Fresh curry leaves can be substituted if the sambar is to be made straightaway otherwise use dried curry leaves, as this will enable storage of the sambar mix for up to 12 months. Sambar powder makes an excellent coating on chicken and seafood when dusted on before pan-frying.
Sambar Recipe
3 tbsp ground coriander
seed
3 tbsp besan flour
1 tbsp ground cumin
seed
1 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black peppercorns
3/4 tsp ground fenugreek
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3/4 tsp amchur powder
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp brown mustard
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3/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
8 curry leaves
, dried and chopped
1/4 tsp asafetida
powder
Preparation
Combine all spices in a jar, store away from heat and light.
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