Sambar is a stew made with lentils and the flavors are added in it with combination of spices. The tamarind in it gives it a tangy taste and it is usually relished with steamed rice. Sambar is a dish from South India and you will find many variations of the same. I being from a…
YumCarrot Tomato Sambar
There’s something so comforting about steaming sambar, coconut chutney and spongy idlis that it makes a perfect and tempting breakfast. I love carrot sambar as the combination of tangy flavor from tamarind and sweetness from carrots is simply delicious. This is also my first attempt on capturing some steaming food. Its not a perfect capture…
YumSmall Onion Sambar / Arachuvitta Vengaya Sambar
Arachuvitta Vengaya Sambar is a traditional South Indian dish and I usually serve it with some potato curry and hot rice. Its made with small onions along with some freshly grounded spices. Ingredients: Toor Dal/ Yellow pigeon peas split – 1/2 cup Small Onions – 15 Tamarind – 2 tbsp Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp…
YumDrumstick Sambar / Murungakkai Sambar
After posting how to make Sambar powder at home, I had to post a detailed Sambar recipe using it. I got these drumsticks fresh from my in-laws garden and its always good to cook with some organic vegetables. So, I decided t make drumstick sambar today which I served for breakfast with idli. Check out this…
YumSambar Powder Recipe
Sambar powder is made with mix of spices and used for making Sambar and even puli kozhumbu. I’m sharing a detailed recipe today which I learnt from my grandma with a video. Making sabar with freshly grounded spices adds such aroma and flavour to it. Check out the video to make Sambar podi at home:…
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