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Easy Sambhar masala in a bowl with some spices scattered around.

Easy Oil-Free Sambar Masala

This traditional and authentic Easy Sambar Masala without oil is a flavourful and aromatic blend of spices and dal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 180 gms

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Dried Red Chillies
  • 1/2 Cup Coriander Seeds (Akha Dhania)
  • 1/4 Cup Split Pigeon Peas (Tur/Arhar) Dal
  • 1/8 Cup Split Yellow Lentils (Chana Dal)
  • 1/8 Cup Split White Lentils (Urad Dal)
  • 1 teaspoon Peppercorns (Whole KaliMirch)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin (Jeera)
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana)
  • 1/8 Cup Curry Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Asafoetida (Hing)
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi)

Instructions

  • Assemble all the ingredients and dry roast them slowly one by one except Turmeric.
  • Roast the ingredient's in the following order. 
    1. Dried Red Chillies
    2. Coriander Seeds
    3. Tur Dal
    4. Chana Dal
    5. Urad Dal
    6. Pepper Corns 
    7. Jeera
    8. Fenugreek Seeds
    9. Curry Leaves
    1/2 Cup Dried Red Chillies, 1/2 Cup Coriander Seeds (Akha Dhania), 1/4 Cup Split Pigeon Peas (Tur/Arhar) Dal, 1/8 Cup Split Yellow Lentils (Chana Dal), 1/8 Cup Split White Lentils (Urad Dal), 1 teaspoon Peppercorns (Whole KaliMirch), 1 teaspoon Cumin (Jeera), 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana), 1/8 Cup Curry Leaves
  • Switch off, and add asafetida and quickly mix it.
    1 tbsp Asafoetida (Hing)
  • Cool completely at room temperature. 
  • Powder all the above ingredients in a mixer, add Turmeric Powder and mix.
    1 teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi)
  • Store in a clean, sterile and Air Tight Jar/Container.