Tamil Naadu Sambhar Masala Recipe

• 1 1/2 cups coriander seeds
• 4 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds ; ground
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 1/2 cup curry leaves
• 2 teaspoons chana dal rinsed and ; drained
• 2 teaspoons arhar or toor dal ; rinsed and drained
• 2 cups red chilies ; dried
• 2 teaspoons turmeric ground
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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