Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (2024)

By Suguna Vinodh/ May 2016 / 22 Comments

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Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (1)

This sambar powder is very fragrant and has roasted coconut powder added to it. It has the flavour of araithu vitta sambar. When a good friend Bavani Ganesan asked me to try this recipe, I immediately did and the kitchen was smelling so fragrant. She had got this recipe from an 89 year old chef and she had all nice things to say about the recipe. I am sure, once you make it, you will too!

Here are the ingredients you will need for making the sambar powder / sambar podi.

Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (2)

All the ingredients are roasted in a little bit of ghee and then ground. The addition of coconut makes for a very rich sambar powder. You need to grind the ingredients into a very fine powder so it kind of dissolves into a rich sauce while making sambar. You can store this recipe for upto a week at room temperature or upto three months in the freezer. Once you have this sambar powder, making sambar is a breeze.

When roasting the ingredients make sure you do not burn the lentils and the seeds. Keep sauteing all the time and keep the stove on medium heat at all times.

Hope you enjoy the video instructions.

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Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (3)

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Recipe for home made sambar powder from scratch. This sambar powder is used for making araithu vitta sambar.

  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 1 Cup 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 teaspoon Toor Dal
  • 2 teaspoon Urad Dal
  • 2 tablespoon Peanuts
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds (methi)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 small piece Cinnamon Stick (1 inch)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 12 Red Chilli
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
  • 1/4 cup Copra / Dessicated Coconut Powder
  • 2 teaspoon ghee for dry roasting

Instructions

  1. Roast toor dal and urad dal in ghee on medium flame until brown and golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. Dry roast peanuts until nutty ( the crunchy fried peanut texture ). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Roast the coriander seeds, fenugreek, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon and mustard in half a teaspoon of ghee until fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Roast the red chillies in half a teaspoon of ghee until fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  5. Dry roast copra powder until slightly golden. Add in the turmeric powder and the asafoetida and briefly saute for 10 seconds. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  6. Let all the ingredients cool to room temperature.
  7. Grind to a very fine powder and use within a month.
  • Author: Kannamma - Suguna Vinodh
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Spice Powders
  • Cuisine: South Indian

Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (4)

22 thoughts on “Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe”

  1. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (5)

    Aravind

    Apr 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Hi Suguna,
    I love cook n information in your blog is so much of help. Thank you very much. I have small confusion in your Araithu sambar recipe. Sambar recipe in Araithu sambar recipe is different from the above recipe, Could you please let me know how much quantity of this powder can be used in your Araithu sambar recipe?

    Reply

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    subasri

    Feb 2018 at 6:56 pm

    hi suguna,
    i love all your recipes i tried many of your recipes and it came out well . one doubt for what this sambar powder to be added. this sambar podi goes well with tiffin sambar or sambar for rice

    Reply

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      Suguna Vinodh

      Feb 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Hi Subasri, I use this sambar for serving with idli or dosa. The flavour of sambar comes out really good.

      Reply

  3. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (9)

    Sandhya Varma

    Feb 2017 at 10:15 pm

    Hi,
    I very recently came upon your Murugal Dosa recipe on Facebook.
    It caught my attention, and I visited your website. I am from Andhra and I too enjoy
    cooking
    I really liked your recipes and thought I should acknowledge it
    All the Best and will definitely try some of your recipes
    Sandhya

    Reply

    1. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (10)

      Suguna Vinodh

      Feb 2017 at 1:26 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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    maushmi

    Jan 2017 at 7:01 pm

    Hi Suguna,
    I have a small doubt.. usually, sambar powder recipes have more or coriander powder, and less of dals, if I’m not wrong.. But here, the dals are much more than coriander, and also coconut quantity is even more than dals. Is this for instant sambar? Or is there any reason for the ratio?

    One more doubt – I don’t stock coriander seeds. I have coriander powder though. Can we substitute with the powder?

    Thanks a lot!

    Reply

    1. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (12)

      Suguna Vinodh

      Jan 2017 at 11:33 pm

      As I have written, this is a chefs recipe and I have not made any changes. It comes out very well.
      Please use coriander seeds for a traditional taste.

      Reply

    1. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (14)

      Suguna Vinodh

      Oct 2016 at 3:01 pm

      I have given serving size in the recipes itself. Please check in sambar recipes.

      Reply

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    sindu

    Jul 2016 at 12:58 am

    hi suguna, thanks for yummy and tasty recipes. i hv one doubt in making sambar pwdr. actually i tried abv method as u mentnd…but finally i got paste format. i used little ghee only..plz suggest…

    Reply

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      Suguna Vinodh

      Jul 2016 at 9:12 am

      Did you use water to grind?

      Reply

  6. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (17)

    Kalaiselvi

    Jul 2016 at 10:16 am

    Signal recipes r good

    Reply

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    Kalaiselvi

    Jul 2016 at 10:15 am

    Hi signal how ru I tried some recipe good n yum me keep it up

    Reply

  8. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (19)

    K Thanasingam

    Jun 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Hi Suguna, hope you are keeping well and that we have settled in Hong Kong. Just a quick question on this Sambar powder. Do you use desiccated coconut or ground coconut powder. Thanks.

    Best wishes

    Kamala

    Reply

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      Suguna Vinodh

      Jun 2016 at 10:43 am

      dessicated coconut

      Reply

  9. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (21)

    Priya

    May 2016 at 11:45 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! Can we use this powder for sambhar we use for rice or is this powder only for tiffin/arachu vitta sambhar?

    Reply

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      Suguna Vinodh

      May 2016 at 1:11 am

      You can use for rice too. Infact I like it for rice.

      Reply

  10. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (23)

    VC

    May 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Can coconut be skipped for longer life? Can coconut powder be added just before making sambar?

    Reply

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      Suguna Vinodh

      May 2016 at 8:28 pm

      You need to roast the coconut and make it into a paste and then add it to the sambar.

      Reply

  11. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (25)

    Ramya

    May 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Hi,

    Ford this need to be storedone in the fridge?

    Reply

    1. Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (26)

      Suguna Vinodh

      May 2016 at 7:30 pm

      If you are not going to be using right away, please store in fridge as it has coconut and coconut tends to spoil fast.

      Reply

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Sambar Powder Recipe / Araithu Vitta Sambar Podi Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (2024)

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Which sambar podi is best? ›

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Why is my sambar powder bitter? ›

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What are the raw materials of sambar powder? ›

The key spices used in Sambar Masala include: Coriander seeds Cumin seeds Black pepper Mustard seeds Fenugreek seeds Red chili powder Turmeric Curry leaves Asafoetida The spices are dry roasted and then ground into a fine powder, which is added to the sambar during the cooking process.

Which is the tasty sambar powder? ›

Coorg Sambar Powder

This Sambar Powder is spiced powder is made with a blend of roasted coriander seeds, toor dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, Curry Leaves, Byadagi Chilli and Many Type Of Spices Contain and few more which adds to this unique taste and exemplifies the taste sambar.

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Why is my sambar not tasty? ›

Always use small amount of tamarind to avoid sourness. Always use freshly pound sambar powder. To make the sambar tasty, you need to focus not only on the preparation process but also on the ingredients. You need to concentrate on fine details such as “Tuvar dal should be boiled but it should not melt”.

How do you reduce bitterness in sambar? ›

Add equal parts sugar and salt, a teaspoon at a time, mixing well between each pair of additions and tasting until the curry is no longer bitter. Sugar and salt help to reduce bitterness.

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In more severe cases, patients can develop aches, high fever, aches, headaches, rash, lethargy, blood in the urine or stool and, in some cases, salmonellosis may become fatal, according to it.

What can I use instead of sambar podi? ›

With many similar ingredients, Rasam powder is one of the best substitutes for sambar powder. Sharing similar flavour profiles, both these South Indian delicacies are popular and loved. Find a Rasam Powder that has similar ingredients as the sambar blend you usually use and you are good to go.

What is Brahmin sambar powder? ›

It is prepared by roasting and grinding various types of Indian spices. Sambar powder pre-made in stores or Indian cuisine stores in many brands and is available in variety of flavours. Ingredient. Coriander, Red Chilly, Toor Dhal, Compounded Asafoetida [Edible Gum + Wheat Powder] Fenugreek, Turmeric, Gram.

What is the difference between garam masala and sambar masala? ›

Unlike Garam Masala from the north that only includes whole spices, Sambar masala also includes roasted chana dal, urad dal, and toor dal to give it an umami flavor of greater depth. This Sambar recipe can be spiced up with more red chili peppers or sweetened with cinnamon stick.

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Does sambar contain onion and garlic? ›

Nb: if you want to include onion and garlic, then at the time of giving tadka into the hot oil put mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chillies, curry leaves, onion (small) slices, 5-7 pounded garlic and hing. Fry till brownish then add into the dal.

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The sambar ingredients primarily consist of lentils, oil, spices, sambar masala, tamarind, and mixed vegetables. As the vegetables are sautéed and then cooked with water until they turn soft, their vital nutrients stay intact.

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What is the difference between Kerala and Tamilnadu sambar? ›

Tamil sambhar has more dhania and hing (kayam) and brown fried in sesame oil with some chana Dal but with fresh grated coconut (kadalaparuppu). Kerala sambhar has less dhania and they also add tamatoes while grinding the masala sometimes the coconut is fried too with coconut oil.

What are the different types of Podi? ›

You will receive 100gm pack each of 14 different podis - Pappula Podi, Coconut Garlic Mix, Curry Leaves Podi, Vellulikaram, Idly & Dosa Podi, Chintaku Podi, Nallakaram, Podi Chutney, Groundnut Podi, Sambar Podi, Rasam Podi, Chitlam Podi, Vangibath Podi, and Kakarakaya Podi (Bitter Gourd Spicy Powder), Drumstick leaves ...

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The only difference is in the masala. For both, freshly ground spices masala is prepared but different ingredients go in apart from khus-khus (poppy seeds) and the dry coconut (copra), which is used in the bisi bele bath but not in sambar rice.

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