The homemade Sambar powder can be made by even roasting each ingredient separately and then grinding together to a smooth powder.
The sambar powder made this way will stay for about 15 days. So for a change in taste, we at times make this way fresh and prepare the sambar.
We don't add Turmeric stalk and Asafoetida to the sambar powder as we add them to the tur dal when it's cooked.
Sambar powder can also be used to make exciting roasts!