Love Sambar, But Have You Tried All These Varieties?

By Nikita Toppo

Sambar is the most popular side dish with South Indian dishes like idli and dosa. But how many varieties of this stew have you tried?

Brinjal Sambar

Made along with brinjal and lentils, this healthy stew is characterized by its unique and refreshing aroma when served, it also pairs perfectly with rice.

Kerala Ulli Sambar

This variety has lots of tamarind paste along with other ingredients that gives it a perfect blend of taste.

Buttermilk Sambar

Prepared with a North Indian touch, this sambar has lentils combined with buttermilk, yogurt and coconut masala paste.

Coconut Sambar

The addition of coconut into the regular sambar can enhance the taste to next level, just make a coconut paste and add while cooking.

Besan Sambar

This unique variety is made by adding a thin paste made with gram flour and water into the sambar while cooking.