Madras Sambar Masala is the name given to this powder out-of-TamilNadu, but, usually called as Araichi Vitta Sambar or Hotel Sambar Masala in Tamil Nadu. Prepare Sambar in TamilNadu style & add this Powder at end, gives you a yummy flavour of Dhaniya Seeds .. Wow!! yummy!!
It is a one of the popular south-Indian spices. From chutneys to tempering, it is widely used in the cooking. Add the cumin seeds and the fenugreek seeds. Add the black peppercorns. They provide the require heat in the sambhar masala. Add the coriander seeds. Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
Add sambar onions and saute for 3-5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and saute well until the tomatoes turn mushy. Add sambar powder and mix well. Saute till the raw smell of sambar powder goes off. Add tamarind extract and mix well. Bring to a boil Add the prepared spice powder and mix well. Boil for 5 more minutes.
The main ingredient in sambar is sambar masala. Sambar masala uses cumin and coriander, two of the most important and frequently used spices and flavorings in Indian cuisine. Gather the ingredients. Roast all the ingredients – except the asafetida – on a hot griddle until they begin to release their aroma. Cool on a tray.