Sambar Podi

Sambar Podi

Sambar podi is found in a myriad of spice combinations, throughout communities in South India. It is distinctively different in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The Tamil Nadu version is however subtle compared to those of other two states. Andhra version is too spicy and In Karnataka the ingredients are pretty elaborate and unique in proportion.

The simplest version of sambar podi is two parts of coriander for one part dry red chilli powder or equal portions of coriander powder and chilli powder or half coriander powder for one part chilli powder. Homemakers add detail, by adding cumin, pepper, fenugreek, turmeric and sometimes cinnamon too. The shelf life of sambar podi is two to six months.

The extra condiments differ in proportion, in prominent cuisines such as Tamil Brahmin, Kongu, Tirunelveli, Chettinad and Iyengar to name a few. Though founded in Maratha royal kitchen in Thanjavur, Sambar is now popular and mode developed in other south Indian States.

Sambar podi is rich in fibre and antioxidants that balance your sugar levels even as you have rice, which is rich in starch. Besides rice, sambar podi is also added with vegetable curries and makes them interesting. It is taken along side with snacks like vada and with Pongal.

Rice as a staple diet of South Indians, is enhanced by sambar podi. Buy Sambar podi online at Opportunity Infinity. The online store has twenty years of rich experience in making perfect sambar podi, that is not only tasty but also extremely healthy, thanks to the carefully chosen spices.

Opportunity Infinity offers sambar podi in 250 grams, 500 grams and one kilogram quantities in price range between rupees 125 and 500.