Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat the Pan

   Heat a pan on medium heat.

2. 2.Dry Roast Coriander Seeds

   Add 50 grams of coriander seeds (Dhaniyalu) to the heated pan. Dry roast them on medium-low heat until they turn slightly brown and aromatic.

3. 3.Transfer Coriander Seeds

   Transfer the roasted coriander seeds to a plate to cool.

4. 4.Dry Roast Cumin Seeds

   Add 20 grams of cumin seeds (Jeera) to the same pan. Dry roast them until they turn aromatic.

5. 5.Transfer Cumin Seeds

   Transfer the roasted cumin seeds to the same plate with the coriander seeds.

6. 6.Dry Roast Fenugreek Seeds

   Add 15 grams of fenugreek seeds (Menthulu) to the pan. Roast them until they are fragrant and turn a nice golden color.

7. 7.Transfer Fenugreek Seeds

   Transfer the roasted fenugreek seeds to the plate.

8. 8.Dry Roast Curry Leaves

   Add 8 to 10 grams of curry leaves (Karvepaku) to the pan. Dry roast them until they lose all their moisture and turn crisp.

9. 9.Transfer Curry Leaves

   Transfer the roasted curry leaves to the plate with the other roasted ingredients.

10. 10.Cool Roasted Ingredients

    Allow all the roasted ingredients to cool completely.

11. 11.Grind Roasted Ingredients

    Transfer the cooled roasted coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves to a grinder.

12. 12.Add Turmeric

    Add 25 grams of turmeric (Pasupu) to the grinder.

13. 13.Add Garlic

    Add 30 grams of garlic cloves with skin (Velluli) to the grinder.

14. 14.Grind to Fine Powder

    Grind all the ingredients together to a fine powder. This is your Ground Spice Mix.

15. 15.Store Ground Spice Mix

    Store the prepared Ground Spice Mix in an air-tight container. For best preservation, store it in the refrigerator.

16. 16.Combine Red Chilli Powder

    To prepare the Sambar Karam, take 3 parts of organic red chili powder (Karam) and add it to a grinder or mixing bowl. For example, use 3/4 cup of red chili powder.

17. 17.Combine Ground Spice Mix

    Add 1 part of the previously prepared Ground Spice Mix to the red chili powder. For example, use 1/4 cup of the Ground Spice Mix.

18. 18.Pulse to Combine

    Give it a quick pulse in the grinder or mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Your Instant Sambar Karam Powder is ready.