Kerala Sambar Powder
Kerala Sambar is one of the most flavorful side dish in a typical South Indian meal. For preparing a Sambar, a coarsely textured Kerala Sambar Powder is used.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 100 g Bengalgram Dhal
- 150 g Blackgram Dhal
- 100 g Fenugreek
- 250 g Red Chillies
- 500 g Coriander seeds
- 2 piece Asafoetida
- 5 Stems Curry leaves
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Kerala Sambar Powder, heat a frying pan and apply about 1 tsp of coconut oil/refined oil and roast the Coriander seeds in medium flame and then change it into a plate/vessel and allow to cool it some time.
Step 2
In the same way, roast the Fenugreek, Asafoetida and Red Chillies also and keep them aside to cool some time.
Step 3
Similarly, roast the Bengalgram dhal, Blackgram dhal and curry leaves and keep them aside to cool some time.
Step 4
Then grind all the above mentioned roasted ingredients together or partially in a mixer (without water). Sambar Powder is ready, cool the Sambar Powder for some time and keep it in an air tight container. This Kerala Sambar Powder can generally store for about 2 – 3 months (please make sure that always dry spoon is used to take the Powder from the container).
Tip
Toast the cumin seeds lightly before grinding for a deeper, nuttier flavour in the paste.
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