I am sharing a staple Tamilian Style Sambar Recipe that my friend Janani taught me. Her recipes made me fall in love with Tamilian Cuisine. If you are a regular reader of my blog, you might know, that I am a Gujarati married to a Tamilian. And sometimes, I tell my husband, that I only married him for food. The most amazingly delicious food this cuisine of India has to offer.
What is Sambar?
Sambar or Sambhar is a delicious lentil stew cooked in vegetable and tamarind broth. This recipe hails from the Southern part of India. The recipe is vegan and the preparation is different from region to region and from family to family. The Tamilian Sambar has different varieties, from Tomato Sambar, Squash Sambar, Mixed Veggie Sambar, Okra Sambar, Etc. This sambar is purely made with essentially Sambar Powder and Tamarind Water.
Mixed Veggie Sambar
The sambhar recipe I am sharing today is made with mixed vegetables. I usually use a lot of tomatoes in my recipe as they are juicy, sweet, and tart which adds a great depth of flavor to the sambar. I make my sambhar with onions, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, bottle gourd, and drumsticks. You can also add okra, horseradish, any squash, or pumpkin of your choice. It will all taste absolutely delicious.
Things you can pair Sambar With
You can have this lentil stew with rice, quinoa, any millets, etc. But the sambar typically is served with rice, dosa, idlis, vada’s, etc. You can enjoy this recipe like a regular dal or soup. I love to drink sambhar as a soup. And trust me when I say this, it is absolutely lip-smacking delicious.
Is the recipe Vegan?
Yes, this recipe is 100% vegan. Many South Asian Indian Recipes are vegan or can be easily made vegan. Check out other recipes on the blog. I always provide vegan options for my recipes.
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