Blends / Sambhar Base

Sambhar Base

Roasted sambhar spices with tamarind. Add cooked toor dal and your choice of vegetables. Tangy tamarind, roasted spices and a gentle heat.

• Time: About 20 minutes, with dal already cooked
• Makes: 10 servings (1 sachet per serving)
• Pack: 10 sachets, 20 g each

Ingredients

Coriander seed, tamarind (18%), chana dal, red chilli, salt, cumin, fenugreek, black pepper, asafoetida (contains wheat flour), turmeric.

Allergens

Contains: Wheat (in asafoetida). May contain: Mustard. Always check the pack label.

You add

• Cooked toor dal, 1/2 cup
• Mixed vegetables, chopped, 3/4 cup
• Water, 200 ml

How to make it

1. Simmer the vegetables in 200 ml water until just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the cooked dal and one sachet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Taste, then finish it as you like.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Questions

Can I make it milder?

Use half a sachet first, taste, then add more.

Ingredients to know

• Curry leaves
• Coriander
• Chilli
• Tamarind
• Fenugreek (methi)

Kitchen tips for this blend

• How can I use lemon, tamarind or other souring ingredients without overpowering the dish?
• How can I replace one vegetable with another without changing the whole recipe?
• How can I make a quick meal from a homemade base, fresh vegetables and one other component?

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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 28 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.