Sambar powder or Sambar Masala - Sambhar Powder

Ingredients

§  Red chillies - 5-6

§  Whole coriander - 2 tsp

§  Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp

§  Chana dal - 1 tsp

§  Urad dal - 1 tsp

§  Asafoetida - 2 pinch

§  Cumin - ½ tsp

§  Mustard seeds - ½ tsp

§  Pepper - 10-12

§  2 Large cardamom

§  Cloves - 5-6

§  Cinnamon - 1 inch piece

§  Oil - 1 teaspoon

Method

Heat oil in a pan and fry gram & urad dal fry till light golden. Add Fenugreek, cumin, mustard seeds and fry well and add all of the spices and roast few minutes. Cool down the mixture and grind it. Store them in airtight cans and use while making Sambhar.