{"product_id":"sambar-powder-10107","title":"SAMBAR POWDER","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiller Stores’ Sambar Powder is a concentrated blend of coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and chilies that forms the foundation of a classic South Indian sambar. Simply add this aromatic mix to dal and vegetables for a rich, authenticflavor that’s both comforting and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--story--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSambar Powder — Kerala Style, Ground from Whole Spice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerala sambar powder, dry-roasted and ground to order from whole spices. Coriander-led, with chilli, fenugreek, curry leaf and roasted dal — a rounder, more aromatic blend than the hotter, tamarind-forward Tamil style. Nothing in it is pre-ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach component is roasted separately, because coriander, chilli, fenugreek and dal all reach their point at different times — roasting them together is the usual shortcut and it either scorches the fenugreek or underdoes the coriander. Once cooled, the lot goes into the mill together so the oils from the dal bind the powder naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes in, what stays out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole spices and dal only. No rice flour or starch bulking, no added colour, no anti-caking agent, no preservative, no spent coriander husk. The blend is coriander-dominant because that is what the recipe requires, not to cheapen it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSambar, obviously — vegetable, drumstick or onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKerala-style vegetable stews and olan-adjacent dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoning for poriyal and thoran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasam, used lightly alongside pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA base to which you add your own extra chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to store it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirtight and opaque, cool and dark. Roasted blends hold aroma about three months. Because there is roasted dal in it, keep it especially dry — moisture is what makes a sambar powder go stale-smelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is called\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalayalam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambar podi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambar podi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelugu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambar podi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHindi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambar masala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKannada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaaru pudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk blk--buy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilled to order at \u003ca href=\"\/hyderabad\"\u003eour Kondapur and Serilingampally stores in Hyderabad\u003c\/a\u003e, or shipped across India. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/category\/masala-blend-34\"\u003eMasala Blends\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/online-productchutneypowder-kerala-chutney-powder-10009\"\u003eKerala chutney powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/online-productcorianderpowdercoriander-green-premium-coriander-powder-10019\"\u003egreen coriander powder\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want the background, read \u003ca href=\"\/blog\/purity-adulteration-12\/how-to-spot-adulterated-chilli-powder-turmeric-and-coriander-at-home-8\"\u003ehow to spot adulterated spice at home\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/blog\/cooking-with-miller-11\/sambar-powder-ingredients-ratio-13\"\u003esambar powder ratio chart\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to know exactly what goes into a blend like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--faqs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this Kerala-style or Tamil-style sambar powder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKerala style. It is coriander-led and more aromatic, with curry leaf and roasted dal in the blend. Tamil sambar powders are generally hotter and leaner on coriander, built to work with a heavier hand of tamarind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat exactly goes into it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoriander seed as the base, dried red chilli, fenugreek, roasted dal, curry leaf and turmeric, each roasted separately then milled together. No filler and no preservative of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy do you roast the spices separately?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey roast at different rates. Fenugreek turns bitter quickly while coriander needs longer to develop its aroma. Roasting everything in one pan is faster but always compromises one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much should I use for a pot of sambar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoughly one and a half to two tablespoons for four servings, added after the vegetables soften and before the tamarind. Freshly ground powder is stronger than a packet, so start at the lower end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I ask for it ground with less chilli?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We mill the blend to order, so the chilli proportion can be dialled down or up at the counter. Households cooking for children usually ask for it milder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Sambar Powder suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is made from spices, dal and salt only, with no animal-derived ingredient and no anti-caking agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Sambar Powder contain MSG or artificial flavouring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. No MSG, no artificial flavour, no colour and no preservative. The flavour comes from roasting the whole spices properly, which is also why it has a shorter shelf life than a supermarket packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes Sambar Powder different from a supermarket masala?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is blended and ground in small batches from whole spices rather than produced in a long factory run and warehoused. There is no filler, no colour and no preservative in it, so it smells of the spices themselves - and it has a shorter useful life than a packet, which is the honest trade-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Sambar Powder ground to order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in small batches. Ground spice loses its aroma within a few months, so holding large quantities of a finished blend would defeat the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miller Stores","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":67913166028974,"sku":"online-productPOWDER_SAMBAR_","price":129.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5318\/7246\/files\/products-2026-11-ref-sambar.png_c98fd248_2K_61a5d988-9f4b-4cb1-a85c-2f19477810fc.jpg?v=1793629954","url":"https:\/\/www.millerstores.com\/products\/sambar-powder-10107","provider":"Miller Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}