Forget Buying, Make South Indian Sambar Podi At Home
By Krati Purwar
January 3, 2025
The secret to acing a batch of perfectly spiced and sour sambar is the podi or authentic masala. It is a blend of spices that infuse the dish with its unique aroma and flavour. Make this spice mixture at home.
Ingredients
1 tbsp toor dal 1.5 tbsp chana, urad dal ¾ tsp methi seeds 8-12 red chillies 2 tsp cumin ¼ tsp turmeric ⅛ tsp hing 1 tsp peppercorn 15-20 curry leaves ¼ cup of coriander leaves
Step 1
Wash lentils thoroughly and dry them.
Step 2
Heat a pan and turn the flame to the lowest setting.
Step 3
Dry roast urad, chana dal, toor dal, and red chillies until the lentils turn golden.
Step 4
Add coriander seeds and methi seeds until they turn dark and aromatic.
Step 5
Add cumin seeds to the pan and turn off the flame for a minute.
Step 6
Blend the ingredients and store the jar in your refrigerator.
