Sambar Masala

Sambar Masala. Used for making the Southern Indian Sambar. Masalas should be stored in dark airtight jars and as a rule improve with a bit of age.

Ingredients

1 cup Channa dhal
¾ cup Coriander seed
10 dry chillies
1 tspn Black pepper
¼ tspn Fenugreek seed
¼ tspn Asafoetida

Method

Dry fry all ingredients except Asafoetida. Grind all together when lukewarm and store.

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