Authentic homemade Sambar powder (podi) 250 grams

About this item

Sambar podi (or sambar powder/masala) is a deeply aromatic, flavorful South Indian spice blend of roasted lentils, whole spices, and herbs that serves as the foundational ingredient for sambar, a popular lentil and vegetable stew.

Common Ingredients:
The core ingredients are typically dry-roasted individually to bring out their essential oils and aromas before being ground into a fine or slightly coarse powder. Key components often include:

Coriander seeds: Provide an earthy, robust base flavor and body.

Dried red chilies: Offer heat and vibrant color (varieties like Guntur for spice and Byadgi for color are common).

Lentils: Toor dal (pigeon peas), chana dal (Bengal gram), and urad dal (black gram) add a nutty flavor and help thicken the final dish.

Fenugreek seeds (methi): Add a characteristic, subtle bitterness.

Other spices: Cumin seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, asafoetida (hing), and dried curry leaves are commonly included for a complex flavor profile.