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Sambar is a traditional South India dish, made with legumes (daal), vegetales and the sambar powder.
Unlike the Curry powder, it's mild and delicate.

Let's take a look at the ingredients.

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Homemade Sambar Powder

Ingredients
1 red chili
2 tsp urad dal
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper corns
5 curry leaves
1 tbsp coconut powder
1 tsp turmeric powder

Directions
In a pan, toast all ingredients separately (except turmeric powder).
Grind all ingredients together, and store in a jar.

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This spice mixture is used mainly for Sambar, a creamy soup with legumes and vegetables.

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Sambar Powder
Origin: India
Suggested ingredients: turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, mustard seeds, black pepper, chili pepper, curry leaves, urad daal, coconut.

Prepare your own Spices and Aromatic Herbs Mixtures.

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