sambar powder recipe | sambar masala | sambar podi | sambhar masala at home with detailed photo and video recipe. a blend of spices made with proper proportions of coriander seeds, cumin, red chillies and curry leaves. it is an essential spice mix for almost all sambar soup recipe which makes an essential side dish for most of the south indians. having said that, the same spice mix can also be used for many other recipes like dry sabji, flavoured rice and gravy based curries.