Sambar Podi – The Hearty Stew Maker

Traditional Ingredients:

  • Dry red chillies
  • Coriander seeds
  • Fenugreek seeds
  • Chana dal
  • Peppercorns
  • Asafoetida

Preparation:

All ingredients are roasted separately, then ground into a fine aromatic powder.

Traditional Pairings:

  • The base for sambar, paired with rice, idli, dosa, or vada.
  • Used to thicken kuzhambu (tamarind-based stews).

Modern Pairings:

  • Rubbed onto roasted vegetables.
  • Added to lentil soups as a spice booster.

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