Wedding Sambar Ready Mix (100g)

1. What makes this different from regular sambar powder?

Most sambar powders are pre-ground commercial masalas — you’re adding flavouring to a dal base. This is an arachuvitta sambar mix — stone-ground masala with desiccated coconut, tamarind, and the full spice set already balanced inside. The coconut and tamarind are what give wedding sambar its body and depth. Most ready mixes don’t include either. This one does. Also need not cook dal separately.

2. Do I need to add tamarind separately?

No. The tamarind is already inside the mix, measured and balanced. You add oil, onions, your choice of vegetable, and water. Nothing else needed.

3. Why is it called wedding sambar?

In Tamil Nadu, the sambar served at weddings and feasts is a different thing from everyday sambar — thicker, richer, more deeply spiced, made with freshly ground masala and coconut. It’s the sambar people specifically remember and try to recreate at home. That’s what this mix is built around.

4. How long does it take to cook?

10 minutes. Sauté your onions and vegetables, add the mix with water, and boil for 7–8 minutes. Or pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame if you prefer a quicker route.

5. What vegetables work best?

Drumstick is the classic. Brinjal, shallots, tomato, carrot, and beans all work well. Use whatever your household prefers — the mix is built to work with the full range of sambar vegetables.

6. What’s in it — and what’s NOT?

Toor Dal, Bengal Gram, Coriander Seeds, Red Chillies, Pepper, Jeera, Fenugreek, Desiccated Coconut, Tamarind, Asafoetida, Turmeric, Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves & Salt. No preservatives, no anti-caking agents, no MSG, no palm oil, no artificial colours, no flavour enhancers. Nothing we wouldn’t put in our own food.

7. How spicy is it?

Medium. Built for everyday eating — the kind of spice level that works for the whole family, including children. Not aggressive. You can increase the heat by adding fresh green chillies when you sauté the onions if you want more.

8. How much does one pack make?

One pack (100g) contains 4 servings of 25g each. One serving with 200 ml of water makes a full pot of sambar for 2–3 people.

9. What’s the shelf life?

[CONFIRM — update once shelf life is confirmed from label.]

10. How do I store it after opening?

Refrigerate for maximum freshness. Store in an airtight container and use only a dry spoon.

11. Is this vegetarian?

Yes. 100% vegetarian.

12. How long does delivery to Singapore take?

Every order is packed fresh in our kitchen in T. Nagar, Chennai and sent by international courier. It usually reaches you within 7–10 days, and we send you a tracking link as soon as it ships.

13. How much is delivery?

S$6.90 on orders below S$49. Delivery is free on orders of S$49 and above.

14. Do you have any offers?

Yes. Orders of S$79 and above get 10% off automatically at checkout, on top of free delivery.

15. What if I don’t love it?

Email us at orders.friszon@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 95000 95444 within 7 days of delivery. We’ll refund you — including on opened pouches.