{"id":14373,"date":"2020-10-27T12:24:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T06:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/superduper-kitchen.com\/?p=14373"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:27:38","slug":"sambar-powder-homemade-sambar-podi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superduper-kitchen.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/27\/sambar-powder-homemade-sambar-podi\/dadpinfo\/","title":{"rendered":"Sambar Podi"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Sambar powder, also known as sambar podi<\/strong>, is a flavourful blend of spices that are roasted and ground to a fine powder. This aromatic spice mix is the base for preparing sambar<\/strong>, a traditional South Indian lentil-based gravy cooked with vegetables. While the core ingredients remain similar, there are countless variations across different regions and families, each adding its own unique touch.<\/p>\r\n

A Cherished Family Recipe<\/h2>\r\n

The recipe I am sharing is very close to my heart. It is my grandmother\u2019s recipe<\/strong>, lovingly passed down to my mother when she got married. My paati (grandmom) had handwritten her treasured recipes in a notebook, which my amma still preserves. Among those recipes, this sambar podi holds a special place. I grew up enjoying the rich aroma and authentic taste of this spice blend, and every time I make it, it reminds me of the traditional flavors from my childhood.<\/p>\r\n

\"Ingredients\"<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Special Touch in This Recipe<\/h2>\r\n

For this recipe, all the ingredients are dry roasted<\/strong> to bring out their aroma, but I use about 1 teaspoon of oil only while roasting the red chilies<\/strong>. This little tip not only enhances the roasting process but also prevents sneezing caused by chili fumes.<\/p>\r\n

I prefer using a mix of two types of chilies:<\/p>\r\n