South Sambar Masala, printed on the pack as "South Sambhar Masala" (साऊथ सांबार मसाला), is a South Indian spice blend for traditional sambar, the lentil soup, and also for dals, vegetable curries, flavoured rice and marinades for meat or tofu. It brings a warm, aromatic South Indian taste to everyday cooking and suits home cooks and professional chefs alike. The masala is made from non-oil-extracted spices for flavour retention and freshness, and it is 100% natural, free from preservatives and artificial ingredients; the pack's ingredient list reads "Chilli, Coriander,Gram, Urad Dal, Mustard seeds, Cumin etc." For sambar, 2 tablespoons go into 1 cup of toor dal cooked with 2 cups of mixed vegetables, an onion, 2 tomatoes and 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, simmered 15-20 minutes and served with rice or idli. Tempering with mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chilies adds aroma. It comes in a white and red stand-up pouch with a green VEG mark, marked Product Of India and FSSAI No. 11521998000267. Stored airtight in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, it keeps up to 12 months. Catalogue code: SNMSAMBAR25 Pack sizes: 100 gms (listed weight 0.1 kg), 250 gms (0.2 kg), 500 gms (0.5 kg) Nutrition per 100 g: Protein 8.5 g, Total Fat 11.0 g, Carbohydrate 40.0 g, Energy 350.0 Kcal, Total Sugars 3.5 g