South Indian Masala Powders Add Rich Flavors And Aroma To Various Dishes. Here Are A Few Popular South Indian Style Masala Powder Recipes

 South Indian Masala Powders Add Rich Flavors And Aroma To Various Dishes. Here Are A Few Popular South Indian Style Masala Powder Recipes

# 1. **Sambar Powder**

       A key ingredient in making sambar, a South Indian lentil stew.

**Ingredients**

- 1 cup Coriander seeds

- 1/2 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)

- 1/4 cup Chana dal (split chickpeas)

- 1/4 cup Dry red chilies

- 2 tbsp Black peppercorns

- 2 tbsp Cumin seeds

- 2 tbsp Fenugreek seeds

- 1 tbsp Mustard seeds

- 2 tsp Turmeric powder

- 1 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)

- 10-12 Curry leaves

**Instructions**

1. Dry roast coriander seeds, toor dal, and chana dal until golden.

2. Add dry red chilies, black peppercorns, cumin, fenugreek, and mustard seeds. Roast till fragrant.

3. Roast turmeric, asafoetida, and curry leaves for a minute.

4. Let everything cool, grind into a fine powder, and store in an airtight container.

# 2. **Rasam Powder**

      Used for making the spicy, tangy soup called rasam.

**Ingredients**

- 1/2 cup Coriander seeds

- 1/4 cup Toor dal

- 1/4 cup Dry red chilies

- 1 tbsp Black peppercorns

- 1 tbsp Cumin seeds

- 1 tbsp Fenugreek seeds

- 1 tbsp Mustard seeds

- 1 tsp Turmeric powder

- 10-12 Curry leaves

**Instructions**

1. Dry roast coriander seeds, toor dal, and red chilies till fragrant.

2. Add peppercorns, cumin, fenugreek, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Roast for a few minutes.

3. Let it cool, grind to a powder, and store in a jar.

# 3. **Bisi Bele Bath Powder**

     A unique masala for the popular South Indian rice and lentil dish, Bisi Bele Bath.

**Ingredients**

- 1/4 cup Coriander seeds

- 1/4 cup Chana dal

- 10-12 Dry red chilies

- 2 tbsp Urad dal (black gram)

- 2 tbsp Toor dal

- 2 tbsp Black peppercorns

- 2 tbsp Cumin seeds

- 1 tbsp Fenugreek seeds

- 1 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)

- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder

- 2 Cloves

- 10 Curry leaves

**Instructions**

1. Dry roast coriander seeds, chana dal, and red chilies.

2. Add urad dal, toor dal, peppercorns, cumin, fenugreek, hing, cinnamon, cloves, and curry leaves. Roast till golden brown.

3. Cool down and grind to a fine powder.

# 4. **Chettinad Masala Powder**

  This aromatic, spicy masala is used in Chettinad cuisine.

**Ingredients**

- 1/4 cup Coriander seeds

- 10-12 Dry red chilies

- 2 tbsp Fennel seeds

- 1 tbsp Black peppercorns

- 1 tbsp Cumin seeds

- 1 tbsp Poppy seeds

- 1 tbsp Fenugreek seeds

- 1 tbsp Cloves

- 2-3 Cinnamon sticks

- 2 Star anise

- 10 Curry leaves

**Instructions**

1. Dry roast coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and red chilies.

2. Add peppercorns, cumin, poppy seeds, fenugreek, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and curry leaves. Roast till fragrant.

3. Grind to a fine powder after cooling.

# 5. **Garam Masala (South Indian Style)**

       An all-purpose masala used in various South Indian dishes.

**Ingredients**

- 1/4 cup Coriander seeds

- 1/4 cup Cumin seeds

- 1/4 cup Fennel seeds

- 10-12 Dry red chilies

- 2 tbsp Black peppercorns

- 1 tbsp Cloves

- 3-4 Cinnamon sticks

- 4-5 Green cardamom pods

- 2-3 Black cardamom pods

- 2 Bay leaves

- 1 Nutmeg (small piece)

- 2 Star anise

**Instructions**

1. Dry roast coriander, cumin, fennel, red chilies, and black peppercorns.

2. Add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves, nutmeg, and star anise. Roast till fragrant.

3. Let cool and grind to a fine powder.

These powders can be stored in airtight containers for several months.