Sambar Powder

Sambar powder is a Southern Indian spice mix used to make vegetable curries.

Ingredients:
Makes 350g

• 225 coriander seeds
• 100g dried red chillies
• 25g black peppercorns
• 25g cumin seeds
• 10ml fenugreek seeds
• 10ml mustard seeds
• 75g yellow split peas
• 10ml poppy seeds
• 1 coconut
• 1 large cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 1 large bunch fresh curry leaves
• 10ml ground turmeric

Method:
1.Dry roast the ingredients except the turmeric in a heavy-based pan until lightly coloured.
2.Grind everything to a fine powder.
3.Add the Ground Turmeric
4.Store in an air-tight container.