how to make udupi sambar pudi or sambar powder:

firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan heat ½ tsp coconut oil and saute 1 cup ((75 grams)) coriander seeds.

saute on low flame until the coriander seeds turn aromatic.

transfer to a large plate and keep aside.

in the same pan heat ½ tsp coconut oil, add ¼ cup ((25 grams)) cumin seeds and 2 tbsp ((20 grams)) methi, 2 tbsp ((30 grams)) urad dal and 1 tbsp ((15 grams)) chana dal.

roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

now add ½ cup ((10 grams)) curry leaves and roast well.

roast until the curry leaves turn crisp.

transfer to a large plate and keep aside.

further heat 1 tsp coconut oil and saute 100 gram dried red chilli.

saute until the chills puff up and turn crisp.

transfer to a large plate and cool completely.

now take all the roasted spices to the mixi, add 1 tsp turmeric.

grind to a fine powder.

finally, udupi style sambar powder or sambar pudi is ready to prepare udupi sambar.