South Indian Spice Mixture

Sambar

Preparation info
  • Yields about

    ⅛ cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Silk Road Cooking: A Vegetarian Journey

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2000

  • About

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 4 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 4

Method

Heat a wok over medium heat until very hot. Add all the ingredients except the turmeric, reduce heat to low and toast for 5 to 8 minutes, tossing and turning constantly, until aromatic. Add the turmeric. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder. Store in an airtight jar.