Sambar podi, or sambar powder, is a an important ingredient found in South Indian kitchens. It is prepared by roasting and grinding various types of Indian spices. You can probably find sambar powder pre-made in stores or Indian cuisine stores in many brands and variations of flavours. However, by making it at home, you can make smaller batches or large quantities of fresh-tasting sambar powder and also adjust ingredients of the powder according to your desired taste. Sambar powder is the main ingredient used to make sambar, a popular south Indian gravy