Sambhar Powder (Indian Curry)

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Sambhar Powder (Indian Curry) Ingredients

10 Dried red chilies	1/4 ts Ground asafetida
25 g (1 oz) coriander seeds	1 tb Ground turmeric
20 g (3/4 oz) cumin seeds	15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
15 g (1/2 oz) black peppercorns	25 g (1 oz) yellow split peas
1 ts Mustard seeds	25 g (1 oz) white gram beans
15 g (1/2 oz) fenugreek seeds

Instructions for Sambhar Powder (Indian Curry)

This hottish powder is widely used in southern Indian Brahmin cooking, which is vegetarian, to flavor pulses, braised and stewed vegetables, and sauces. The dal in the blend give it a nutty taste, and also serve as a thickening agent. Remove the seeds from the chilies. Heat a heavy frying pan and dry roast the whole spices over a medium heat for about 5 minutes. When the seeds stop spattering, add the asafetida and turmeric and stir for a minute longer. Remove the mixture to a dry bowl, add the oil to the pan and fry the split peas and gram beans until they darken, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add them to the bowl of spices, mix well and grind when cool. Stored in an airtight container, the powder will keep for 3-4 months. Source: Jill Norman "The Complete Book of Spices" Viking Studio Books, 1991 ISBN 0-670-83437-8 The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs of the herbs and spices- whole, mixed, ground. Recipe by: Jill Norman * Web File 4/97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #615 by "Mary Spyridakis" on May 16, 97

Main Ingredient: Cuisine: Indian

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