In Celebration Of Spices - Mustard Seeds in Saarina Pudi

When Sunita announced her spice of the month as mustard seeds, I was wondering what I can make which would give this spice its due importance, since I add it to almost everything I cook, including scrambled eggs! Anyway, I was giving some thought to the RCI - Karnataka event, when it struck me! I made Bele Saaru following an authentic recipe and its even more special to me since I made the Saarina Pudi (Sambhar powder) on my own, one of the dominating ingredients being none other than MUSTARD!

So here is how I put the omnipotent spice to other uses.

Saarina Pudi (Sambhar powder, Karnataka Style)


What I Used:

Dhaniya seeds - 250 gms.
Red chillies - 100 gms
Jeera seeds - 50 gms
Fenugreek seeds - 25 gms
Mustard - 25 gms
Pepper - 25 gms
Hing - 1/2 tsp

How I Made It:

Roast dhaniya and red chillies in very little oil till it emits a nice smell.

Dry roast all other ingredients till well done and add hing at the end.

Grind all together and store in airtight container.



Recipe courtesy goes here.

This is my entry to this month's 'Think Spice.. Think Mustard Seeds' hosted by Sunita of
Sunita's World. I would also like to send this to Asha as my first entry to RCI - Karnataka.