Sambhaar

Name: Sambhaar
Ingredients: 3 dried red chiles; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon white lentils (urad dal); 1 tablespoon yellow split peas (channa dal); 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds; 2 teaspoons ground peppercorns; 40 curry leaves (optional)

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 dried red chiles
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon white lentils (urad dal)
1 tablespoon yellow split peas (channa dal)
2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons ground peppercorns
40 curry leaves (optional)

Directions

1

Place all of the spices in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Toast until the mustard seeds begin to pop and the skillet starts to smoke, stirring often, 3 1/2 to 5 minutes.
3

Transfer to a spice grinder or coffee mill and grind until powder fine.
4

Store in an airtight glass jar for up to 4 months.