10 Unique Sambar Recipes For Your South Indian Cravings 2024
- Ria Baidya
- August 25, 2021
Sambar is a delicacy hailing from the southern parts of the subcontinent. It is a sumptuous stew made with lentils, various vegetables, tamarind (imli), and aromatic herbs and spices. This delightful dish is often paired up with an array of rice-based dishes like Idli, Medu Vada, Dosa, Appam et al. Having said that, you can also totally enjoy this delicious delicacy with rice or Indian flatbreads as well. It is very easy to prepare and is one of India's beloved comfort foods. If you are feeling extra creative and want to ramp up the dish, you can try some of the recipes given below.
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Arachuvita Sambar
It is delicious recipe which is made from freshly roasted whole ground spices. The mélange of flavours in the Arachuvita Sambar will keep you hooked till the last bite. In this recipe, pigeon pea (moor daal) is cooked with crispy veggies, tamarind and herbs.
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Murungai Keerai Sambar
Murungai Keerai Sambar is a unique recipe with unique flavours. In this delish recipe, drumsticks are added to the stew which provide a rich texture and flavour to the dish.
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Lady's finger sambar/curry
Lady finger, commonly known as bhindi in some regions of India is a beautiful addition to the dish. The green-coloured podded vegetable imparts a flavour which is distinct in its own right. The vegetable absorbs the flavours nicely, giving you a lip-smacking dish.
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Udupi Sambar
Udupi sambar is prepared with potato, onion along with coconut milk. The use of potato is fairly unique and provides a layer of flavours to the dish. The use of coconut milk adds a creamy texture to the stew, making it all things irresistible.
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Mango Sambar
Aren’t you already drooling? Thought so. Mango sambar is a recipe which is made from raw mango and various spices. The tanginess of the mango with tamarind chutney provides a rich flavour to the dish. Mango sambar is a perfect combo of spicy and sour flavours.
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Leeks Sambar
Leeks Sambar is an instant pot recipe which can be rustled up instantly. The primary ingredients in this dish are leeks and yellow split pigeon peas (taar dal). In this recipe leek plays a huge role. The onion and garlic flavour provided by the vegetable, adds certain depth to the dish.