Sambar powder

I have a friend and she always asks what is the recipe of your sambar , then i used to tell her sambar is the same but the powder that i use is home made.... :)
Believe me if you use this sambar powder while making your sambar, your sambar tastes excellent.

Preparation time : 20 mins

Makes : 1 cup approx

Ingredients :

Chana dal : 2 Tbsp

Coriander seeds : 2 Tbsp

Pepper cons : 2 Tbsp

Red chili's : 6 

Fenugreek seeds : 1 tsp

Rice : 1 Tbsp

Cumin seeds : 2 Tbsp

Whole garam masala :

Cinnamon : 2 inches 

Clove : 4

Cardamom : 4

Mustard seeds : 1 Tbsp

Method :

Take a pan , heat it.

Keep the flame to medium low and add all the ingredients listed.

Stir and roast for 3 minutes, reducing the heat if necessary to take care that the spices don't burn.

On a slow flame after roast all these ingredients for 10 minutes, take them out of the stove.

Let them cool down.

Add it to a mixie jar and grind it into a fine powder.

Tasty sambar powder is ready to use.

You can add a tsp of salt before storing it.

Store it into an air tight container and use it when needed.

Thank you, do post your comments !!!