Sambar Masala Sambar Masala Chef:Niru GuptaRecipe Cook Time:20 Minutes..................................................................A tangy mixture used in the preparation of the popular South Indian Sambhar.ethod. Roast all the ingredients, except the turmeric powder, till very slightly colored. Remove from the heat and cool, and grind to a powder and mix in the turmeric powder. Store this masala in an airtight jar.