Sambar Powder Recipe (Sambar Masala Spice Blend)

Name: Sambar Powder Recipe (Sambar Masala Spice Blend)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup (40 grams) coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 16 to 18 dry red chillies (– halved and seeds removed); 1½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds ((methi seeds)); 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon chana dal ((split husked bengal gram)); 1 tablespoon urad dal ((split husked black gram)); ⅓ cup curry leaves; ½ tablespoon mustard seeds; ½ tablespoon asafoetida ((hing)); ½ tablespoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Sambar Powder, also known as Sambar Masala or Sambar Podi in Tamil, is a fragrant South Indian spice blend made with roasted spices and lentils. It is used to prepare sambar and adds depth, aroma and color to the dish. This homemade spice mix is fresh, flavorful and free from additives and preservatives.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:30:31 GMT