Sambar Powder
₹65.00
Sambar is the undisputed crown jewel of South Indian comfort food. Our Sambar Powder is an authentic, time-tested blend of slow-roasted coriander seeds, cumin, chana and urad dals, red chillies, and black pepper. It provides the deep, aromatic base needed to transform simple simmered lentils and seasonal vegetables into a rich, full-bodied stew.
Quantity
Ingredients
Coriander seeds, Chana dal, Urad dal, Cumin seeds (Jeera), Pepper powder, Red chillies, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Asafoetida (Hing).
Spice Level
Medium
Taste
Deeply aromatic, earthy, and savoury with citrusy coriander top notes, a subtle fenugreek warmth, and a peppery finish.
Dietary
Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Artificial Preservatives
Pickle Theory
Building a proper sambar powder is fundamentally an exercise in starch caramelisation and delicate spice equilibrium. The roasted legumes, chana dal and urad dal, serve a dual culinary purpose: when dry-roasted, their proteins undergo Maillard browning to generate deep, savoury pyrazines, while later functioning as natural emulsifiers that thicken the stew. The true test of precision lies in managing fenugreek; used in a tiny 1/8 teaspoon ratio, its aromatic compound sotolon imparts a subtle, warm undertone, whereas any excess would overpower the broth with harsh bitterness. By slow-roasting each spice to its distinct thermal threshold and low-temperature milling with tellicherry black pepper, turmeric, and hing, we preserve the delicate volatile lipids until they bloom in bubbling tamarind water.
Storage Instructions
Once the seal is opened, refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Shelf Life
90 Days when refrigerated
How to cook with this
Learn how to cook an authentic, soul-satisfying bowl with our time-tested, generationally perfected traditional sambar recipe.