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sambar powder Sarkar Style

Sambar Powder

A mixture of ingredients that are powdered to make sambar powder. A spice essential in making sambar. Sambar powder is the main ingredient that gives sambar its special flavor and taste. In my opinion it is the worlds best spice mixture. Also called 'Kura Karam'.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Sambar
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Author Neela Reddy

Ingredients

  • 1 Kg Dry Red Chillies
  • 1/4 Kg Coriander Seeds
  • 50 gm Jeera (Cumin)
  • 10 gm Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1/4 Kg Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Kg Salt
  • 100 gm Turmeric

Instructions

  1. First you slightly roast the following SEPARATELY in low heat:

    Red Chillies (2 to 3 min)

    Coriander Seeds (1 min)

    Jeera (1 min)

    Fenugreek Seeds (1 min)

    Till a light smell is emitted from each as they are roasted.

  2. Then you add all of the above and grind them into a fine powder in a mixer grinder 

  3. Can be kept in a cool dry place for 2 to 3 months and if kept refrigerated, it can stay much longer.