Udupi Sambar Powder

Udupi Sambar Powder is the spice  mix used in the preparation of sambar, which is an accompaniment to most of the South Indian Snacks.

Ingredients:

1. Coriander seeds - 6 tsp
2. Chana dal - 1.5 tsp
3. Urad dal - 1 tsp
4. Fenugreek seeds - 1/3 tsp
5. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
6. Byadgi red chilies - 2
7. Kashmiri chilly - 1
8. Hing - 1/2 tsp

Procedure:

• Dry roast all the ingredients numbering 1to 7, one by one or together.

• Let it cool.
• Add hing and grind.

Tip:

• You may roast 1/2" cinnamon stick too.
• You may add another 5 tsp of coriander seeds to get sambar of another flavour.
• This powder can be used even in the preparation of dry vegetables.