Ingredients: Whole spices and lentils, including coriander seeds, dried red chilly, and various dals like Toor dal, chana dal, and urad dal. Key aromatics are cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and black peppercorns, while turmeric powder and asafoetida (Hing) provide colour and flavour. Curry leaves and mustard seeds.

Sambar powder, also known as sambar Podi, is a staple spice blend in South Indian cuisine made by roasting and grinding various whole spices like coriander seeds, red chilies, cumin, and fenugreek seeds.