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Sambar

சாம்பார் · SAHM-bahr

Vegetarian · Vegan

Cultural meaning and context — not a step-by-step recipe.

The foundational accompaniment; no Tamil meal is complete without sambar or rasam

About this dish

Lentil and vegetable stew with tamarind, spiced with sambar powder. Essential accompaniment to rice, idli, dosa.