రుచి RuchiMitraAll recipes
RUCHIMITRA RECIPE GUIDE

Sambar Powder

A homemade South Indian spice blend for flavourful sambar.

⏱ 25 minutes · South Indian kitchen favourite

Sambar Powder

Ingredients

  • 200 g coriander seeds
  • 100 g dry red chillies
  • 75 g chana dal
  • 40 g toor dal
  • 15 g fenugreek
  • 70 g cumin and pepper

How to make Sambar Powder

  1. Dry-roast coriander seeds, dals, fenugreek, cumin and pepper separately on low heat.
  2. Roast dry red chillies briefly until crisp, avoiding smoke or scorching.
  3. Cool all ingredients completely before grinding.
  4. Grind to a fine powder, sieve if desired and store airtight in a dry place.

Recipe note: These are starter proportions and general preparation suggestions for the RuchiMitra demo collection. They have not been professionally kitchen-tested. Taste, adjust, and verify the method before relying on it. For pickles and other preserved foods, use a trusted tested food-safety recipe for curing and storage.

Open quantity calculatorExplore more recipes