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.