Sambar

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Sambar

Warm. Tangy. Comforting.

A slow-simmered South Indian classic, rich with lentils, vegetables, and roasted spices.

A bowl of home.

Sambar

Warm, tangy, and deeply comforting.

This everyday staple from South India brings together toor dal, vegetables, and a perfectly balanced spice blend. It's simple, nourishing, and tastes even better the next day.

30 minsServes 4Medium spice

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For the Sambar

  • 1 cup toor dal
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, drumstick)
  • 2 tbsp Karnataka Temple Sambar
  • Tamarind pulp (small lemon-sized)
  • Salt to taste

For Tempering

  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • Curry leaves

For Garnish

  • Fresh coriander
  • Optional drizzle of ghee

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How it comes together

  1. Cook toor dal with water until soft and creamy, then mash lightly.
  2. Boil vegetables until tender, then add tomato and tamarind pulp.
  3. Mix in Karnataka Temple Sambar and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add cooked dal, adjust salt, and simmer to combine.
  5. Prepare tempering in ghee and pour over the sambar before serving.