Instant Sambar Karam Powder
Recipe by Sushma's Healthy Kitchen
Ingredients
For Ground Spice Mix
- 50 gramsCoriander Seeds (Dhaniyalu)
- 20 gramsCumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 15 gramsFenugreek Seeds (Menthulu)
- 8 to 10 gramsCurry leaves (Karvepaku)
- 25 gramsTurmeric (Pasupu)
- 30 gramsGarlic Cloves with Skin (Velluli)
For Sambar Karam Powder
- 3 parts (e.g., 3/4 cup)Organic Red Chilli Powder (Karam)
- 1 part (e.g., 1/4 cup)Ground Spice Mix (prepared above)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Heat the Pan
Heat a pan on medium heat.
- 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.Transfer Coriander Seeds
Transfer the roasted coriander seeds to a plate to cool.
- 4.Dry Roast Cumin Seeds
Add 20 grams of cumin seeds (Jeera) to the same pan. Dry roast them until they turn aromatic.
- 5.Transfer Cumin Seeds
Transfer the roasted cumin seeds to the same plate with the coriander seeds.
- 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.Transfer Fenugreek Seeds
Transfer the roasted fenugreek seeds to the plate.
- 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.Transfer Curry Leaves
Transfer the roasted curry leaves to the plate with the other roasted ingredients.
- 10.Cool Roasted Ingredients
Allow all the roasted ingredients to cool completely.
- 11.Grind Roasted Ingredients
Transfer the cooled roasted coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves to a grinder.
- 12.Add Turmeric
Add 25 grams of turmeric (Pasupu) to the grinder.
- 13.Add Garlic
Add 30 grams of garlic cloves with skin (Velluli) to the grinder.
- 14.Grind to Fine Powder
Grind all the ingredients together to a fine powder. This is your Ground Spice Mix.
- 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.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.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.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.
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