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Sambar

Name: Sambar
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas); 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 cup chopped drumstick (moringa) vegetable; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 2 dry red chilies; 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing); 10 leaves curry leaves; 2 cups mixed chopped vegetables (carrot, brinjal, pumpkin); 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp sambar powder; to taste salt; 3 cups water; 2 tbsp oil (preferably sesame or coconut)

Sambar is a tangy and spicy lentil-based stew made with tamarind, vegetables, and a unique blend of spices, commonly served in South Indian meals. It is a staple accompaniment for rice and dosa, embodying the region's emphasis on balanced flavors and nutritious ingredients.

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South Indian70%

Indigenous30%

Ingredients

toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 cup
tamarind paste
2 tbsp
drumstick (moringa) vegetable
1 cup chopped
mustard seeds
1 tsp
fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp
dry red chilies
2
asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp
curry leaves
10 leaves
vegetables (carrot, brinjal, pumpkin)
2 cups mixed chopped
turmeric powder
1/2 tsp
sambar powder
2 tbsp
salt
to taste
water
3 cups
oil (preferably sesame or coconut)
2 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Sambar originated in South India as a traditional dish combining local lentils and tamarind, reflecting the agricultural abundance and culinary preferences of the region dating back several centuries.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

South Indian70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous30%

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Techniques

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