MDH Sambhar Masala is a mix of sweet-smelling spices & herbs that were usually use for making sambar. It is a dish that is a necessary part of the south Indian diet. It is a freshly made, homemade, aromatic powder using in the preparation of the popular and delicious South Indian dish Sambhar. MDH Sambhar Masala is prepare with a wide variety of spices and herbs, ground. And store in an airtight container to be use for a longer period of time. It will be serve with idli, chapati, rice, etc. This authentic spice blend by MDH allows you to create a tasty Sambhar in your own home. For a really flavourful dish, use cooked toor dal and a mixture of vegetables such as marrow, potatoes, peas, or cauliflower. But it should be quite tangy and, for the true Indian experience, should contain plenty of green chilies.

Sambhar is a wonderful recipe from the South of India and can be aptly describe as a 'designer health food'. The various dals, vegetables, spices, and condiments that go into a typical Sambhar give all the nutrients the body needs. It is traditionally serve with a variety of snacks including idli and dosa. So it is consider as an excellent diet food.

Benefits:

High On Proteins: Sambar is made of pulses. Dal is a good source of vegetarian protein. Vegetarians and vegans, often find themselves in a dearth of options when it comes to proteins. But, with eggs, fish, and meat out of the league, sambar can prove to be an effective and delicious source of protein. Proteins are the building blocks of the body; they are require for muscle growth and repair, and weight loss too.

Full Of Fibres: In addition to proteins, pulses use in sambar are high on fibers too. 

Easy to digest: Due to the presence of water and fibre, sambar is one of the best foods for smooth digestion. Fibre acts bulk to the tool, whereas the rich water content of sambar facilitates the passing of stool through the intestinal walls easily.

Weight Loss Benefits: Since the stew is rich in proteins, fibres and is easily digestible. And sambar makes for a delicious weight loss-friendly food. To maximize on the weight loss benefits, you can increase the quantity of vegetables in the stew and decrease the amount of salt.

Ingredients Of Sambar Masala:

2 Cups Whole red pepper, 1 1/2 cups coriander seeds, 2 tbsp mustard seeds, 3 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera), 4 tsp peppercorns, 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds, 2 tbsp black gram (husked and split).  2 tbsp Bengal gram (channa dal), 2 tbsp yellow lentils, 2 tbsp rice, 2 tbsp heeng, 2 tbsp turmeric powder, 1/4 cup dried curry leaves.

How to Make Sambar Masala:

1.Roast all the ingredients, except the turmeric powder, till very slightly colored.

2.Remove from the heat and cool. Grind to a powder and mix in the turmeric powder.

3.Store this masala in an airtight jar.