Generally, we tend to make or buy and store Sambar Powder in bulk, adding it to Sambar as we need it. Athamma on the other hand, makes her Sambar Powder fresh each time. She grinds only what’s required and this results in the most fragrant and fresh tasting Sambar ever!

Fresh Sambar Powder Recipe

Preparation time: 3 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Makes 1/4 cup Recipe Source: Kumari Athamma Ingredients: 10 of dry red chillies 2 tbsp of coriander seeds 1/3 tsp of whole black pepper 1/4 tsp of fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds 1 tsp of oil
How to Make Sambar Powder:

  1. Heat the oil in a kadai and add the coriander seeds. Lightly roast on low flame until it begins to change colour to a darker brown.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and roast by mixing continuously. Keep flame on low and take care not to burn it.
  3. When the mixture turns fragrant and the coriander seeds are nicely browned, remove from fire and transfer to a dry plate. Cool completely and powder. Fresh Sambar Powder is now ready to make your delicious Sambar with. Athamma makes the Sambar Powder when the dal for the Sambar is cooking and we too found that it really doesn’t take that much extra time that using pre-made Sambar Powder. Notes: – Don’t store this sambar powder for more than 2-3 days. Ideally, use it all and grind it fresh the next time you make Sambar. The pictures may have more ingredients than I have mentioned because we make Sambar for 8 people that day. I have scaled down the recipe a bit. – Adjust the amount of chillies to suit your taste. – If you are looking for the sambar powder recipe that is dry and can be stored for a while, then check this Sambar Powder Recipe. Here are some Sambar-Related recipes on Edible Garden. Check them out! Instant Sambar Powder Sambar cum Rasam Powder Sambar Sadam Easy Bisi Bele Bath Methi Leaves Sambar Arachuvitta Sambar Tiffin Sambar (with moong dal) Chow Chow Sambar Indian Radish Sambar