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South Indian Sambar recipes
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दक्षिण भारतीय सांबर - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (South Indian Sambar recipes in Hindi)
દક્ષિણ ભારતીય સાંબર - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (South Indian Sambar recipes in Gujarati)

10 Best Sambar Recipes, South Indian Sambar Collection

Any South Indian meal, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, would be considered incomplete without Sambhar or one of its variants, because these are had with rice as well as with snacks like Idli, Sada Dosa, Upma,Ven Pongal, etc.

Sambhar RiceSambhar Rice

The most important ingredient to make Sambhar is the sambar powder.

You can either buy readymade from outside or grind one at home. Sambar Masala is prepared in bulk in most South Indian household and stored in an airtight containers for a few months. You can use this powder to make aromatic, flavorful ,authentic Sambar at home.

Sambar MasalaSambar Masala

Various Sambar Recipes

Toovar dal and an assortment of vegetables surely makes the sambar nutritious but, if you wish to bumper the iron content, then add fenugreek leaves to make Methi Leaves Sambhar.

Methi Leaves SambharMethi Leaves Sambhar

Tamilians love Mullangi Sambhar which is nothing but, a sambar made with radish. While the base flavor from toovar dal remains the same, the zingy tempering given at the end is noteworthy!

Mullangi SambarMullangi Sambar

Apart from this some variants of sambar are also made with freshly-prepared masalas. Have a look at these delightful recipe of Kerala sambar flavoured with a spicy masala of coconut, onion, coriander seeds and other spices like pepper, fenugreek and cumin.

Also, loaded with vegetables like drumstick, brinjal, ladies finger and red pumpkin which are referred to as ‘thaan’

Corn SambharCorn Sambhar

An innovative and quick variant of the traditional sambhar, corn sambar adds to your meal the nutritional benefits of corn and the cooling effect of madras onions.

Enjoy tasty and wholesome breakfast of idli sambhar, medu vada sambhar and start your day on a good note.

Happy Cooking!

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Recipe# 15020
28 Mar 01
 
 by harithab
No reviews
Tomato sambhar is a traditional and authentic way of preparing sambhar with chopped tomatoes which are cooked with garlic, ginger, tamarind water and then relished hot with roasted mustard seeds and curry leaves as tempering. Enjoy with hot steamed rice.
Recipe# 15592
28 Feb 04
 
 by Pearlie
No reviews
Thakkali (tomato) sambar is an unique variation to the lentil based traditional sambhar recipe. This thakkali or tomato sambhar has the tomato puree seasoned with mustard seeds, chillies and curry leaves and is best paired with steamed rice.
South Indian Sambar Powder, Sambar Masala Powder At Home
Recipe# 30828
21 Feb 23
  This recipe has an associated video
28
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 by Tarla Dalal
sambar powder recipe | how to make South Indian sambar powder at home | best sambar masala powder | sambar masala with Kashmiri chillies | with 18 amazing images. sambar ....
Recipe# 14794
19 Aug 11
 
 
by Pearlie
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Brinjal sambhar is a traditional south indian recipe with roasted or boiled brinjals mashed and then cooked with onion, tamarind pulp and ground coconut paste.
Recipe# 10950
11 Jan 02
 
 by Foodie #43453
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To make a tasty sambhar never boil dal in cooker ( don’t give vessels) boil it open in a big vessel.” happy cooking.”
Recipe# 15669
13 Jan 02
 
 by kdeepa14
No reviews
Sambhar sadam is a traditional way of preparing the South Indian lentil recipe, sambhar. The sambhar powder, red chilli powder is added to the boiled tur dal and then cooked with tamarind pulp and a tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds and chillies.
Recipe# 11728
22 May 02
 
 by setseeani
No reviews
Some people prefer a strong aroma of asafetida while others do not. in case you prefer it stronger, then add asafetida to the skillet just before adding rice instead of adding as mentioned in the recipe. (rice retains the flavour of asafetida much better than oil).
Recipe# 11577
20 Jun 03
 
 by jolu
No reviews
Sambhar hotel style is a simple way of preparing South Indian lentil specialty, sambhar at home. The lentils are cooked with vegetables, spices, tamarind water and served hot, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Relish the sambhar with steamed rice.
Sambhar
Recipe# 3578
01 Jul 21
 
151
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 by Tarla Dalal
The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is that it is made with minimal oil and loads of vegetables which enhance its nutritive value. When served hot with Nutritious Stuffed Idlis, it makes a meal that is very hard to resi ....
Recipe# 14873
28 Feb 04
 
 by pearlie
No reviews
Sambhar sadam is a south Indian take on the traditional rice and lentil based khichadi recipe. In this sambhar sadam recipe, the rice is cooked with tuar dal along with tamarind water and spices and then served hot with a tempering of mustard seeds.
Sambar Rice, Sambar Sadam
Recipe# 42181
14 Feb 22
  This recipe has an associated video
430
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by Tarla Dalal
sambar rice recipe | sambar sadam | Tamil Nadu sambar sadam | with 35 amazing images. sambar rice recipe is a combination of rice, sambar, vegetables and sambar sadam masala. A traditi ....
Sambar Recipe, South Indian Homemade Sambar Recipe
Recipe# 1557
28 Sep 21
  This recipe has an associated video
143
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 by Tarla Dalal
sambar recipe | South Indian sambar recipe | homemade sambhar recipe | how to make sambar | with 20 amazing images. Sambar is a definite part of
Recipe# 15688
22 Jan 05
 
 by Sudha Suresh
Sambhar powder is a ready to use prepacked spice powder mix with the right combination of spices and ingredients. Prepare the sambhar powder and store it in an air tight container. Use as desired to render that traditional sambhar flavour to your dinner table.
Sambar Masala ( How To Make Sambhar Masala)
Recipe# 1666
23 Dec 21
 
5
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 by Tarla Dalal
sambar masala recipe | sambar powder | sambar podi | with 12 amazing images. Sambar Masala is quick and easy to make and a must in every Indian kitchen if you love
Recipe# 15484
09 Dec 03
 
 by Hpatel7
No reviews
Prepare the sambar masala with the correct combiantion and proportion of spice powders and the use it as desired to prepare lentil dishes, sambhar or rasam for your family,.
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South Indian Sambar
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 on 07 Oct 21 06:35 AM


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