{"product_id":"sambar-powder-authentic-south-indian-lentil-soup-spice-blend","title":"Sambar Powder - Authentic South Indian Recipe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heart of a South Indian meal. Tejasv Origins Sambar Powder is a rich, aromatic blend of coriander seeds, red chillies, fenugreek, cumin, and lentils, crafted to make a sambar that is deep, complex, and genuinely satisfying. The kind of sambar that makes steamed rice feel like a complete meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Story Behind the Powder\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSambar is not just a dish. It is the course that defines a South Indian meal, the thing that gets ladled generously over rice, that accompanies idli and dosa at breakfast, and that appears in some form at almost every meal in a traditional South Indian home. Its flavour is complex, built from the interplay of tamarind, lentils, vegetables, and a spice blend that varies from kitchen to kitchen and region to region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tejasv Origins, we have crafted our Sambar Powder around the spices that give sambar its characteristic depth. Coriander seeds form the aromatic base. Fenugreek adds the slight bitterness that is essential to a proper sambar. Cumin and black pepper bring warmth and earthiness. Chana dal and urad dal add body. Red chillies, curry leaves, turmeric, and asafoetida complete the blend with the balance and complexity of a recipe refined over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sambar powder that makes a genuinely good sambar, one that is rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, every single time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eFenugreek seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e for the characteristic slight bitterness that defines an authentic sambar\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eCoriander seeds and cumin\u003c\/strong\u003e for a deeply aromatic, balanced base\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eChana dal and urad dal\u003c\/strong\u003e for natural body and a rich, earthy depth\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted in the style of authentic South Indian home cooking\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial additives\u003c\/strong\u003e, every ingredient is clean, recognisable, and purposefully chosen\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eReady in under 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, no grinding required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoriander Seeds, Dry Red Chillies, Chana Dal, Urad Dal, Fenugreek Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Black Pepper, Curry Leaves, Turmeric, Asafoetida (Hing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in a facility that handles nuts and spices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, aromatic coriander with a deep, complex warmth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary:\u003c\/strong\u003e A characteristic slight bitterness from fenugreek, balanced by cumin and pepper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy depth from dal and a lingering warmth from asafoetida\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander, fenugreek, curry leaf, and warm spice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and slightly thick when prepared, fine powder at rest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBest Served With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Steamed rice as the centrepiece of a South Indian meal\u003cbr\u003e\n• Steamed idli and crispy dosa at breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\n• With a simple vegetable side and papad for a complete thali\u003cbr\u003e\n• As a dipping sauce for medu vada\u003cbr\u003e\n• In restaurant menus as an authentic South Indian sambar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePreparation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Sambar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 1.5-2 teaspoons of Sambar Powder into 2 cups of tamarind water. Add one cup of cooked, mashed toor dal, your choice of vegetables, and salt to taste. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through. Finish with a tempering of mustard seeds, dried red chilli, and curry leaves in ghee. Serve hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Cafes and Restaurants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare in larger batches, adjusting the quantity of Sambar Powder to taste. Finish with a generous ghee tempering for aroma and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pouch tightly sealed after every use. Do not use a wet spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 months from the date of manufacture. Best consumed within 30 days of opening for optimal flavour and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Tejasv Origins?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSambar powder is one of those blends where every spice matters. Too much fenugreek and the sambar becomes bitter. Too little and it loses its character. We have spent time getting this balance right, using whole spices roasted carefully and ground to a consistent, aromatic powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sambar you make with this powder will taste like it was made from a recipe that has been in the family for years. Because the recipe it is based on has been.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TEJASV ORIGINS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53999167308144,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tejasvorigins.com\/products\/sambar-powder-authentic-south-indian-lentil-soup-spice-blend","provider":"TEJASV ORIGINS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}