Central to the Pathare Prabhu Cuisine is the Prabhi Sambhar Masala…….. This aromatic spice mixture enhances the taste of dishes when added…… Each family of this community have their own traditional recipe of this masala which is generally a closely guarded secret.
Prabhi Sambhar Masala can be made easily at home.
INGREDIENTS : 2 tbsp Chana Dal (Bengal split gram), 2 tbsp Wheat, 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin, 8 tbsp Coriander, 1/2 tsp Fenugreek, 1 1/2 tbsp Black mustard, 1 pinch Asafoetida powder, 1 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 15-20 Red chillies.
DIRECTIONS : Excluding asafoetida powder and turmeric powder, dry roast all the remaining ingredients…….. Cool……… Now add asafoetida and turmeric powders…….. Grind the spice mixture to a fine powder…….
Prabhi Sambhar Masala is ready……… Store in an air tight container.
NOTE : One can increase or decrease red chillies according to taste……. If Kashmiri red chillies are used , colour will be very good without being too hot.
Thanks for sharing your family’s secret recipe. I find it unusual using wheat in this masala, may I know its significance?
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This is not my family’s recipe…… this recipe I got from a friend……. wheat most probably acts as a thickening agent.
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Thanks for sharing
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Looks amazing! 🙂 Can’t wait to try!! 🙂
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Thanks a lot for sharing the recipe. I loved bright pics with every step!!
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in Italy I can find only the garam masala spice … is it the same thing?
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It won’t be the same….. this is a spice mix generally made at home….. very difficult to get here in India too…… very few shops who specialize in Masala keep it.
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