This powder is used to make the basic sambar.
Makes around 150 gm
Ingredients
Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp
Corinder Seeds 3-3 1/2 tbsp
Chenna Dal 1 tbsp
Tuvar Dal 1 tbsp
Black pepper seeds - a few for the aroma
Red Chillies - a little more than the quantity of coriander seeds taken
Get Grinding! 
1. Dry (without oil) roast mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds well.
2. Dry roast the rest of the ingredients except the chillies separately.
3. Roast the chillies in a few drops oil.
4. Grind all to a soft powder.
5. Store in an air-tight container for further use.
May 2, 2006...3:50 pm
Sambar Powder
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