{"title":"Sambar Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eSambar is the lentil and vegetable stew of South India, soured with tamarind and served with rice, idli, dosa, vada and pongal. Sambar powder is the spice blend at its heart: dried red chillies, coriander seed, chana dal, urad dal, fenugreek, cumin, pepper, curry leaves and hing, roasted and ground. Styles vary by region, from Madras sambar to Karnataka versions with a touch of coconut and jaggery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a Madras-style sambar powder for the classic tangy Tamil sambar, a pounded idicha style for a rustic, homemade texture, and a sambar masala or mix for a quicker dish. Vathal kulambu masala sits alongside, for the thicker tamarind gravy made with sun dried vegetables. Most families find one blend they like and stick with it for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook toor dal until soft, simmer vegetables in tamarind water with the sambar powder until the raw smell goes, then add the dal and finish with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, dried chillies and hing in oil or ghee. Add a spoonful of jaggery if you like it Karnataka style. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rasam-powder\"\u003erasam powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kulambu-masala\"\u003ekulambu masala\u003c\/a\u003e for other gravies, toor dal for the base, and all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/south-indian-powders\"\u003eSouth Indian powders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aachi-idicha-sambar-powder-100g","title":"Aachi Idicha Sambar Powder 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Idicha Sambar Powder is a ready ground spice blend for idicha sambar, the Tamil style sambar built on a freshly pounded masala. Coriander, red chilli, cumin and fenugreek form the base, with turmeric, asafoetida and salt, while pigeon peas, Bengal lentils and rice are ground into the powder itself for a fuller, nuttier gravy. It comes in a 100g carton from Aachi, packed in India with the label printed in English and four European languages. Find more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sambar-powder\"\u003eSambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the pack, pressure cook 150g of toor dal and set it aside. Heat one and a half tablespoons of oil, splutter half a teaspoon of mustard seeds, then fry one diced onion or 12 to 15 peeled shallots with a green chilli and a sprig of curry leaves until golden. Add one and a half cups of chopped vegetables, a tomato and one tablespoon of the powder, mix well, then pour in two cups of water with salt and cook for a few minutes. Stir in the dal and three tablespoons of tamarind juice, simmer for 15 minutes and finish with coriander leaves. Serve with steamed rice, idli or dosa; the recipe serves 6 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g carton, product of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten from the wheat flour in the compounded asafoetida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer 100g: 596kcal, 20g protein, 3.8g salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep it in an airtight container and use a clean dry spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366633161043,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-idicha-sambar-powder-100g-front.png?v=1791974022"},{"product_id":"aachi-madras-sambar-powder-100g","title":"Aachi Madras Sambar Powder 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Madras Sambar Powder is a spice blend for the everyday sambar of Chennai homes and tiffin rooms, the tamarind and lentil stew served with rice, idli and dosa. Coriander and red chilli lead, with black pepper and cumin for warmth, fenugreek for a gentle bitterness, turmeric for colour and asafoetida for depth. Red lentils are ground into the blend and salt is already included. It comes in a 100g carton packed in India. Browse more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sambar-powder\"\u003eSambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the pack, pressure cook 150g of toor dal and keep it aside. Heat one and a half tablespoons of oil, add half a teaspoon of mustard seeds, then one diced onion or 12 to 15 peeled shallots, a green chilli and curry leaves, and saute well. Add one and a half cups of chopped vegetables, a tomato and one tablespoon of the powder and mix. Add salt to taste and three tablespoons of tamarind juice, then cook with the dal for 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with steamed rice, idli or dosa; it serves 6 to 8. Drumstick, aubergine, okra and pumpkin all suit it, and as the blend already has salt, taste before adding more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g carton, product of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten from the wheat flour in the compounded asafoetida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer 100g: 416kcal, 16g protein, 5g salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep airtight after opening and use a clean dry spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366641615187,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-madras-sambar-powder-100g-front.png?v=1791974070"},{"product_id":"babas-sambar-mix-250g","title":"Baba's Sambar Mix 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaba's Sambar Mix is a sambar powder from the Malaysian spice house Baba's, sold in Malaysia as serbuk kuah dal, the powder for dal gravy. It is a short, clean blend of coriander, chilli, dhal, cumin, turmeric, white pepper and asafoetida, giving the earthy, gently hot and savoury base of a South Indian sambar with lentils and vegetables. The roasted dhal in the mix helps thicken the gravy. Find more powders for sambar in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sambar-powder\"\u003eSambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe on the back serves 4. Boil 1 cup (150g) of dhal in 6 cups (1500ml) of water for 20 minutes until soft. Add 2 cups (500g) of vegetables, a sliced onion, 4 sliced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp (25g) of the sambar mix and cook for 10 minutes until soft. Add a cup of tamarind water (250ml water with 20g tamarind) and 1 tsp of salt and bring to the boil for 2 minutes. Finally fry cumin, mustard seeds and curry leaves in 4 tbsp of oil for 2 minutes and pour over the boiling sambar. Serve with rice, idli or dosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven ingredients, led by coriander and chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added salt in the ingredient list, so season to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal and vege origin marks on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baba's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55397426397523,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/babas-sambar-mix-250g-front.png?v=1792087431"},{"product_id":"everest-sambhar-masala-100g","title":"Everest Sambhar Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverest Sambhar Masala is a South Indian blend for sambar, the tamarind and lentil curry served with dosa, idli, vada and rice. Coriander and chilli lead it, and roasted bengal gram, black gram, pigeon pea and rice give the gravy body. Fenugreek, curry leaf, tamarind, turmeric and asafoetida supply the familiar sambar taste, and salt is in the mix. Find more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sambar-powder\"\u003eSambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe on the back starts with 100g of toovar dal cooked for 30 minutes, then boiled with pieces of drumstick, brinjal, pumpkin and onion. Add 2 tbsp of thick tamarind juice, chilli powder and salt to taste, and 1 heaped tbsp of the masala. For the tadka, heat 2 tsp of oil with 1 red chilli, ¼ tsp fenugreek, ½ tsp mustard seeds, 2 sprigs of curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida. Pour it into the sambar, boil for 2 minutes and serve hot with dosa, idli or appam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains bengal gram, black gram and pigeon pea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamarind and curry leaf already in the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade on equipment that also handles mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Everest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572272972115,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/everest-sambhar-masala-100g-front.png?v=1792767242"},{"product_id":"gits-sambar-breakfast-mix-200g","title":"Gits Sambar Breakfast Mix 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eGits Sambar Breakfast Mix is a complete dry sambar of lentils, tamarind, red chilli, coriander, mustard seeds, curry leaves, potato and onion, the sour and spicy lentil curry that sits beside every plate of idli, dosa and vada. The lentils, spices and tempering are all in the box, so it needs only water and three tomatoes and simmers to a full pot in about 15 minutes. One 200g pack makes 2400ml of sambar. Find more quick mixes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/instant-mixes\"\u003eInstant Mixes\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlend the contents of the pack into 2400ml of water and bring to the boil, stirring now and then. Add 3 chopped or sliced tomatoes and simmer on a medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until it reaches the consistency you like. For more flavour, add parboiled drumsticks, okra or pumpkin, on their own or together. For a richer finish, heat 1 to 2 teaspoons of ghee with a pinch of asafoetida, half a teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 or 2 red chillies and pour over the sambar. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with idli, dosa, vada or white rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes 2400ml of sambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 3 tomatoes while cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sesame and mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572696891731,"sku":null,"price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/gits-sambar-breakfast-mix-200g-front.png?v=1792768114"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/sambar-powder.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}