Tamil nadu style sambar powder recipe (sambar podi) in 2 versions with bulk and small quantity. In this post, I have discussed “How to prepare Sambar powder at home”. Every South Indian family has their own version of homemade sambar powder. It stays fresh and flavourful equal to store bought ones. Here, I have shared two versions of Tamilnadu style Kuzhambu milagai thool recipe. One from my MIL and one from my Mom(Tirunelveli style). My MIL's Sambar masala powder is an all rounder podi for me. I add in Poriyal, Kootu, Sambar , Vathakuzhambu and even paruppu rasam. I don’t need red chilli powder (Milagai thool) at all when I have my MIL's sambar podi in hand. At the same time, my mom’s Nellai sambar powder can be freshly prepared in small quantity and use whenever we need. I use the same for idli sambar too. So both the versions has its own taste and flavour. I have given the sambar powder ingredients in bulk as well as smaller quantity. Bulk quantity comes for 3 months and small quantity is for 2 to 3 days. If you like its taste, you can grind in more quantity and store it for a week. I hope small quantity would help you all to grind in mixie, if you don’t have mill option near your house. Ok, Lets see how to make sambar powder at home in 2 versions.
My MIL's Tamilnadu style homemade sambar powder recipe - Multipurpose powder recipe to use in sambar, vathakuzhambu, kootu, poriyal and even rasam.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml
Homemade sambar powder -Mom's Tirunelveli style recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml
Store in an air tight bottle and use a clean spoon always !
Homemade Sambar powder (MIL's Version)

Cuisine: Indian
Category: Homemades
Serves: 3 months
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml
For bulk quantity ( for 3 months use)
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METHOD
For bulk quantity
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HOMEMADE SAMBAR POWDER ( My mom’s version)
Homemade Sambar Powder Recipe (mom's version)

Cuisine: Indian
Category: Homemades
Serves: 6 months
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 50 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml
For bulk quantity
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METHOD
For bulk quantity
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Store in an air tight bottle and use a clean spoon always !
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Thanks for sharing....... Nice shots!!
ReplyDeleteboth the versions are good...very neat pics.. love the black pot.. :)
ReplyDeleteAromatic and love this version
ReplyDeleteVery flavorful sambar powder...Thanks for sharing dear :) Lovely clicks too !!
ReplyDeleteWow the sambar powder looks spicy.Nice post.
ReplyDeleteBoth versions of sambar are good, never tried radish sambar, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice recipe! Snap looks great!
ReplyDeletemore than recipe, i am looking at the clicks.. looks too good.. and ofcourse the podi too.. :)
ReplyDeletearomatic sambar powder. Nice colour
ReplyDeleteI used your MIL's first recipe smaller quantity and dry roasted all chillies last separately and turned out great - thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank u so much for the feedback Archena :)
Deletemam i have toor dal oily so can i use that
ReplyDeletemam i have oily toor dal can i use that
ReplyDeleteChana dal , urad dal is for thickness only.skip it.use only toor dal but make in small quantity.
DeleteN I made sambhar powder with this method but too much of jeera smell is coming...plzz let me know wt changes I can do ...wait Will let u know d 'recipe..
ReplyDelete2 tbspn urad dal
2 tbsn chana dal
2 tbsn jeera dhania
5 red chilly whole
20 curry leaves
1tspn methi Dana
1tspn Hing
1tspn salt
2 tspn red chilly powder
Hi i think u have not followed my recipe.Generally jeera should be less.No probs.just follow the above recipe u mentioned and make it again without jeera.mix both the powders by grinding together.ie take this powder n previously made powder.grind it together at the end.they will mix uniformly.Hope it works.pls let me know how it turned out.thanks ☺
DeleteDear mam. I tried ur MIL's versions small quantity sambar powder. But it smelled fish curry aroma. May i change anything on that sambar powder? I tried veg sambar using beens and carrot only
ReplyDeleteI am really not sure what went wrong.No need to change anythingWe are following this regularly.Try adding this powder in vathakuzhambu.If u again get the same smell i will suggest you some option.
DeleteK mam. I will try. Thank u
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DeleteThis is kruthi it will not be spice right kids also can eat .I want know this plz tell me
hi this is kruthi the sambar powder looks so yummmy i want try the sambar powder which u show the iteams . is not so spice childrens can eat this one no
DeleteYes,u can try.This is not so spicy :)
DeleteSome use Bengal gram and some urad. What is the diff.?
ReplyDeleteBengal gram is added to give thickness to the gravy, urad dal gives flavor but adding more spoils the taste of gravy.
Deletewow
ReplyDeleteMam in ur mom's version of sambar powder for small quantity u didn't mention urad dal...
ReplyDeleteYes urad dal is not needed.
Deleteok its ok
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