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Sambar Powder has a bad reputation because most people think it’s only good for making traditional South Indian dishes like sambar. However, it’s also an incredibly versatile spice that adds depth of flavor to any dish; it can help elevate your favorite meal from plain to out-of-this-world! Plus, if you have a love of spicy masalas but aren’t sure where to start, sambar powder will likely become your go-to ingredient in the kitchen. From the Priya Foods Brand, we have created a consistently balanced product to provide authentic flavors for your cooking with complements of flavor enhancement. Here are five different recipes you can make using sambar powder: Classic Vegetable Sambar The classic dish of a comforting bowl of sambar is up first. The Reason Why This Works The sambar powder will be what makes this lentil and vegetable stew so aromatic and rich. Steps To Make This Recipe 1) Cook the toor dal until it is tender. 2) Add a variety of chopped vegetables ( drumsticks, carrots, pumpkin, onion). 3) Add in the tamarind pulp and 1-2 tablespoons of Sambar masala Powder to the mixture. 4) Allow to simmer and add the tempering (mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing). Masala Potato Roast with Sambar Powder Make a delicious, crispy, and tasty side dish of roasted potatoes with yummy Sambar masala Powder. Why It Works The spices that are roasted in the masala powder  create smoky and earthy heat, giving your potatoes that wow factor without having to reach for five different spice jars. How To Make First, boil and cube the potatoes. Then, add some oil to a pan, heat it over medium-high heat, and add some mustard seeds and curry leaves, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Sambar masala powder and sauté for about 1 minute. Finally, add your potatoes to the pot and toss until they are crispy and golden brown. This spicy potato dish is a great match with either curd rice or chapatis. Vegetable Stir-fry with Sambar Powder How Does This Recipe Work? By adding just 1 tablespoon of Sambar powder, you will take your boring veggies to a whole new level of deliciousness. How To Make Sauté a mix of beans, carrots, cabbage, or capsicum. Once the vegetables are softened, season them with salt and 1 teaspoon of Sambar powder. Lastly, sprinkle with grated coconut for a very authentic South Indian flair. This makes for an excellent side dish or even a fabulous lunchbox recipe as well! 4. Spicy Masala Omelette (or Besan Chilla for Vegetarians) Yes, you can use sambar powder in a breakfast dish! Why this works: Sambar powder provides depth and warmth to an egg or chickpea flour batter. To make: Whisk the eggs (or chickpea flour batter) and then add onions, green chilies, and coriander. Then add ½ of a teaspoon of sambar powder. Then cook on the griddle until golden. This is a fairly quick and easy method for using Priya masala blends outside of traditional curry recipes. 5. Sambar Powder Rasam Twist Sambar Power Rasam Twist: Rasam is not quite as heavy as sambar but just as flavorful and can really get the sambar powder to give it a nice, hearty twist! Why it works: it adds body and spice to the tangy tomato/tamarind base of the rasam. To make: Boil tomatoes and then add tamarind water, crushed garlic, and black pepper. Mix in 1 teaspoon of sambar masala powder. Temper the whole thing with mustard seeds and curry leaves. This can be served hot as a soup by itself or with steamed rice. How sambar powder is versatile Great masalas like Priya masala are made by combining roasted spices and lentils in such a manner that they can be used in more than one dish. For example, you can use Sambar powder in the following: Rice-based meals Stir-fried foods Curry dishes Sauces (gravy) Snacks Masalas save you time while also making a delicious homemade meal. Final Thoughts By using Sambar Powder only, you can create many different types of meals, from deliciously comforting to fun experimental cooking. Whether you want to prepare an authentic sambar or add some spicy masala flavour to potatoes or egg dishes (omelettes), sambar powder is an incredibly versatile spice blend. Next time you pick up your Priya Foods Sambar Masala, think about using it in ways other than making sambar, and be creative in your kitchen!   FAQs   Q. Can Sambar Powder be used like a regular masala mix? Yes! Sambar powder can be used like any other regular masala mix (all-purpose) for vegetables, rice, and even breakfast dishes.   Q. Is Priya Masala suitable for making authentic Sambar?   Yes! Priya Masala Blends are created to have the same classic South Indian flavours through a consistent combination of spices.