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Sambar Masala

Team AckoDec 16, 2025

Sambar Masala is a quintessential ingredient in all the south Indian sambars. It can be prepared and stored in a container. It has a long shelf life. You can also prepare it fresh when you are making sambar.

Contents

Ingredients to make Sambar Masala:

1 tsp oil, 1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram), 1 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal, 1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils), 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds, 1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds, 8 whole dry Kashmiri red chiles, 1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 15 to 20 curry leaves (kadi patta)

Steps to make Sambar Masala:

1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add all the ingredients and roast on a slow flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till the dals turn light brown in colour. Keep aside to cool completely.

2. Once cooled, blend in a mixer to a fine powder.

3. Use as required or store refrigerated in an air-tight container.

Enjoy yummy sambar with any vegetables of your choice and this masala.

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