Title: Sambar Powder 1
Categories: Herb Check
Yield: 2 Cups

1	tb	Oil
2	c	Dried red chilies
1	c	Coriander seeds
1/4	c	Cumin seeds
2	tb	Fenugreek seeds
2	tb	Black peppercorns
2	tb	Mustard seeds
2	ts	Yellow split peas
2	ts	Red lentils
2	ts	Poppy seeds
2	lg	Cinnamon sticks broken into pieces
2		To 3 curry leaves
2	ts	Turmeric

Heat oil and fry chilies until darkened. Dry roast the other ingredients except turmeric until lightly colored. Grind all the ingredients to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

The Classic 1000 Indian Recipes edited by Wendy Hobson ISBN 0-572-01863-0 pg 15

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