Sambar Powder(Udupi Style)

 This is a little spicy , Karnataka based Udupi style sambar powder. This can be used for making sambar for dosa/idly or rice .  This sambar powder has wonderful color and texture and taste great , as the spices are roasted in coconut oil ! 

YIELDS -  Approx. 300 gms of sambar powder

INGREDIENTS:

Dry red chilli  - 90 gms ( if you like more spiciness, you can add another 10 grams of chilli)

Coriander seeds -  75 gms

Cumin seeds - 25 gm

Fenugreek seeds - 20 gms

Urad dal - 30 gms

Channa dal - 15 gms

Curry leaves - a handful

Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon

Coconut oil - 2 teaspoon

METHOD:

1. In a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil, and roast coriander seeds , till nice aroma comes. Do not burn it. Keep the flame in medium to low and roast it. Transfer the coriander seeds in to a plate and keep aside.

2. In the same pan,  add another 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil  and add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, urad dal and channa dal. Roast on medium to low flame, till nice aroma comes. Transfer the dals to a plate and keep it aside.

3. In the same pan, now dry roast curry leaves, till they turn crisp and keep it aside.

4. In the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, add the dry red chilli, roast on medium to low flame, until the dry red chilli puffs up and turn crisp. It make take 2 to 3 minutes. 

5. Allow all the contents to cool completely. First in the mixer, add the chilli and grind for sometime. Then add coriander seeds and grind again. Finally, add all the dals, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and grind them to a smooth powder. Also add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to that.

6. Store the sambar powder in an airtight container. This sambar powder can be used for making sambar for idly/dosa/rice . 

Note:

The taste and spice level depends on the quality of dry red chili you use. Always use good quality chili, so that the recipe taste good .