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Sambar Powder..

T  ime to attack on the recipe from my grandma’s kitchen again!! This recipe is very dear to me.. as this was my first drafted recipe for blogging. I have now reworked on it with clicks and post makeup 🙂 . Both my granny ‘s have been extremely good in their kitchens… and have been know for their specialities..
My paternal granny is no more around.. that I can ask her for anything.. Have been thro a very lean period  after my granny leaving abode this March….
This recipe comes from my Maternal granny.. She is quite good in new inventions .. and has been measuring with cups and tablespoons only for me .. Isnt it nice of her… For anything that I want to cook , I will ask patty  ” How many tspns?? What is the size of the cup ?? ” Have been
really troubling her ever since I got married .. heheh

If  you would like to sneak into my granny ‘s recipes  check out Rasam Powder & Bitter Gourd Pickle . Also feel free to let me know if you would like me to post any authentic.. recipe.

PS: I havent made this Sambar powder !Comes straight from my patty’s kitchen just as I have written .. and measurements came along.

SAMBAR POWDER

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INGREDIENTS:

Coriander Seeds / Dhaniya 1 Cup
Dry Red Chillie / Molagavettal 1 Cup
Chana Dal / Kadal Parup 2Tsp
Tur Dal 2 Tsp
Mustard Seeds /Kadugu 1/4th Tsp
Urd Dal/ Ultam Parup 1/4th Tsp
Black Pepper balls / Kurumolagu 1/4th Tsp
Methi Seeds / Mendiyam 1 Tsp

METHOD:

  • Dry Roast the Dal’s ,Black Pepper ,Mustard & Methi Seeds in a kadai until light red in color
    Remove from flame and place in a large plate to cool down. 
  • Dry Roast Coriander Seeds & Red Chillie until its heated  and now allow it to cool.
  • Grind all the ingredients together and Sambar powder is ready to be used.

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  8. Dear Sandhya
    How are you? I am so irregular these days that I am missing out many good recipes…
    after eating the great Rawalpindi chhole, i am here to learn the finer aspect of sambar powder… :-).
    Never tried to make at home ..but friends say the home made ones are much better than the best brand one gets in the market ..
    I will try the Chhole 1st, before making this one.
    Have a nice day

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  9. im sure that would taste a 100 times better than the mediocre ones i get from the store..if only i was as motivated as you and grind them..sigh!
    maybe il get my mil 2 do it for me when i head down to india this dec…nice pics as usual

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  24. hi sandhya…visited ur space after a long time..my 7month old baby s taking my all time.. :)..
    i was in search of a sambar powder recipe..normally my mother in law prepares it and send to me..it was almost over..thank god i got this one.. 🙂

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  26. Sandhya, in these many years of marriage, I srill call my amma and paternal grand aunt for rescue recipes…I am so thankful that you can drag your patty's recipes here to share…wonderful!

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  28. @ Ushnish : Good to see u back.. Sometimes balancing time between work and other things become difficult.. totallyunderstand.

    Oh yeah .. doo try the chole..
    Powders made at home.. impart their distinct flavour..

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  30. @ Latha AUnty…
    Guess its a matter of tradition and want to learn from the older generation.
    I remember a stage , where I used to get angry with amma when she would try telling me things when I m about to do the cooking.. But I totally realise the value now..Miss u ma.. and sorry abt it!

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