Sambar Powder/ Kolmbe Pito / Saaru powder

        

                                                       Recipe Type : Indian                                                        
Preparation Time : 5 mins                                                                   Cooking Time : 15 mins

Ingredients:
1 tbsp cumins seeds
2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp split chickpeas (chanadal)
1 tbsp Black lentils (urad dal)
2 tsp asafoetida
2 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup dry coconut
20 Byadagi chilies
1 tsp black peppercorns

Method:
1. Heat a pan. Dry roast cumin seeds, and coriander seeds for 1 min.
2. Dry roast split chickpeas, and black lentils for 3 mins. Allow to cool down.
3. Roast asafoetida, turmeric powder, Byadagi chilies dry coconut and black peppercorns for 1 min.
4. In a blender add all dry roasted ingredients to make a fine powder.
5. Keep this sambar powder in refrigerator. It will last for at least a month.