Sambar Powder 1
indian, mix
1 tablespoon oil
2 cup dried red chilies
1 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup cumin seeds
2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
2 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 teaspoon yellow split peas
2 teaspoon red lentils
2 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 large cinnamon sticks broken into pieces
2 to 3 curry leaves
2 teaspoon turmeric
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
From: Ian Hoare Date: 19 May 97 National Cooking Echo Ä
Yield: 2 cups