MDH Sambhar Masala

MDH Sambhar Masala is the ground blend for South Indian sambhar, the tamarind-soured lentil stew served with rice and tiffin. Roasted coriander and chana dal give it body, while fenugreek and dried chilli set the savoury, slightly bitter tone.

Best for

• Vegetable sambhar with drumstick, pumpkin or brinjal
• Onion sambhar for idli, dosa and vada
• Rasam and vegetable kootu

Using it

Pressure cook the toor dal separately until soft, three to four whistles, and boil the vegetables in tamarind water. Combine them, add about two teaspoons of the blend for four servings and simmer gently for five minutes so the spices lose their raw edge. Pour over a tempering of mustard seed, dried chilli and curry leaves in hot oil just before serving.

Pack and storage

Ground blend in a sealed pack. Store in a cool, dry place, sealed after opening.