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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Sambar Powder or All Purpose Powder


















Ingredients:
  1. Corriander Seeds               -   1 Cup
  2. Pepper Corns                     -   1/3 Cup
  3. Toor Dal                            -   1/3 Cup
  4. Channa Dal                        -   1/3 Cup
  5. Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds   - 1 1/2 tbsps
  6. Black Mustard Seeds         - 1 1/2 tbsps
  7. Dry Red Chillies                 - 1 2/3 cups
Method:
  1. Keep a non-stick pan on the stove and add the above ingredients, according to the above order in 30 secs interval. Dry roast them in a simmer flame for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. No need for them to turn brown. Wait until it releases a pleasant aroma.
  3. Then grind them in a blender to a coarse powder.
  4. Store them in a air-tight container. It stays fresh for 2 months.


Uses:
  1. Sambar
  2. Puliothare
  3. Spinach or Green's rice
  4. Simply saute'd rice
  5. Vegetable gravy.
I found the uses in the above recipes. I'll update them as soon as possible. If you could find more recipes you are always welcome to share your recipes.