Heat a deep bottomed steel utensil (kadhai) as shown in the video.

Pour oil and once hot, add chane ki Dal. On low flame stirring continuously cook the dal for half a minute. Add urad ki dal and same way cook for half a minute.

Then add fenugreek seeds and cook for another half a minute.

Next step is to add whole coriander seeds mix well all the ingredients and cook stirring continuously to roast well.

Add black pepper and cumin seeds; be consistent in stirring it continuously. Once it gives off the a nice aroma add curry leaves. Cook on low flame till the curry leaves become brittle.

Add dried red chilies and cook on low flame until the color changes. Switch off the flame.

Transfer the kadhai content into a large plate to cool them off.

In a grinding jar pour the roasted ingredients an grind them to a fine powder. It’s ready to use.

Use it directly whenever you are making sambhar or store it in an airtight container for later use.