Authentic Sambhar Masala Powder Recipe
Sambhar Masala powder recipe. Roast whole spices and Lentils and grind to fine powder. Make Vegetable soup, Rasam or Sambar directly in south Indian style.
Sambhar Masala as you know is an ingredient in most famous South Indian Sambhar. This powder is made with a mixture of various spices, Gram and Urad Lentil.
Masala is a hindi word for the powder that's made by fine grinding the ingredients. This fine powder can be preserved for up-to a year.
There could be many different versions of this recipe based on the regional preferences. For example, the Andhra (Indian state called Andhra pradesh) style may have a bit of variation from Kerala or Chennai. Some people also define the Sambhar name with specific community also. They may call it Iyer Sambar!
This tried and tested recipe for Sambar Masala or Powder is what we use in our kitchen. This may be all-together a new version as we are North Indians and have our own taste for South Indian recipes. Even the Sambar's spelling has an extra letter 'h' (Sambhar).
It adds a unique flavor and aroma to the dish. Here we present a simple way to make it easily at home.
If you are looking for a Sambar powder substitute, you would have to use the spices and Dal powder while making the Sambar. We do not know of any other second option to make an authentic Sambhar. This is our authentic Sambar recipe, which we made without using this Sambar Powder!
Masala is a hindi word for the powder that's made by fine grinding the ingredients. This fine powder can be preserved for up-to a year.
There could be many different versions of this recipe based on the regional preferences. For example, the Andhra (Indian state called Andhra pradesh) style may have a bit of variation from Kerala or Chennai. Some people also define the Sambhar name with specific community also. They may call it Iyer Sambar!
This tried and tested recipe for Sambar Masala or Powder is what we use in our kitchen. This may be all-together a new version as we are North Indians and have our own taste for South Indian recipes. Even the Sambar's spelling has an extra letter 'h' (Sambhar).
It adds a unique flavor and aroma to the dish. Here we present a simple way to make it easily at home.
If you are looking for a Sambar powder substitute, you would have to use the spices and Dal powder while making the Sambar. We do not know of any other second option to make an authentic Sambhar. This is our authentic Sambar recipe, which we made without using this Sambar Powder!
Ingredients
- 10 Gm Split Bengal Gram Chana Dal
- 25 Gm Urad Dal
- 25 Gm Coriander seeds
- 25 Gm Dry Red Chili Stick
- 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Dry Fenugreek Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper Seeds
Yield 200 gms
Nutrition Facts
Authentic Sambhar Masala Powder Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 4mg
1%
Sodium 157mg
7%
Potassium 933mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates 51g
17%
Dietary Fiber 22g
88%
Sugars 2g
Protein 19g
38%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
19%
Calcium
39%
Iron
133%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
Storage and Serving Suggestions
- You can preserve this powder for up-to 12 months by storing in an air-tight container. It does not need refrigeration.
- The masala is already roasted and hence can be directly added to boiled vegetables or a soup or Rasam to quickly serve the final dish. It does not need additional roasting time while cooking the final dish.
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