--- title: Sambar type: taxonomy_archive taxonomy: category slug: sambar term_id: 47 permalink: "https://www.awesomecuisine.com/categories/vegetarian/south-indian/sambar/" post_count: 121 description: "South Indian cooks are revered for their sambar cooking expertise and therefore homemakers and cooks around the world try to imitate the traditional <strong>South Indian sambar</strong> recipes. Different people have invented their own sambar recipes by experimenting with various ingredients, vegetables, spices, and herbs. However, the most used ingredients are dal, curry leaves, cumin, tamarind, coriander powder, black pepper, etc.\\n\\n<strong>Sambar</strong> is usually served in the first course of a meal and is mostly eaten with plain rice. You can also have it with South Indian breakfast dishes such as idlis, dosas, utthappam, and much more. However, sambars do not go well with rotis and naans.\\n\\nA perfect sambar is the one which tastes surreal and has a fresh aroma. It tastes the best when served hot and some people also like to have it with ghee and rice. Also, if you order a South Indian thali (dish) in any restaurant or hotel, then the whole authenticity of the dish will depend on the sambar.\\n\\nOnions, tomatoes, brinjals, chickpeas, etc. are some of the commonly used veggies in the sambar recipes. Tamarind, grated coconut and drumstick are the key ingredients of an authentic South Indian sambar without which it is impossible to get that perfect taste.\\n\\nSome <strong>sambar recipes</strong> also require buttermilk as an ingredient but you have to be careful while using it as overuse can spoil the entire taste and texture of your sambar. Sambars are not only delicious and aromatic but they are also packed with vital nutrients and vitamins. Therefore, you must include them in your diet without worrying about anything.\\n\\nYou might relish a bowl of sambar in a typical South Indian hotel or restaurant but the freshness of the veggies and ingredients used in them cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is advisable to enjoy homemade sambar with your relatives and friends." --- # Sambar Posts in this archive: 121 - [Vendakkai Puli Kozhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendakkai-puli-kozhambu.md) - [Thengai Paal Mor Kozhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/thengai-paal-mor-kozhambu.md) - [Carrot Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/carrot-sambar.md) - [Chettinad Kola Urundai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chettinad-kola-urundai-kuzhambu.md) - [Vazhaipoo Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vazhaipoo-kuzhambu.md) - [Pirandai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pirandai-kuzhambu.md) - [Kovakkai Puli Kuzhambu (Ivy Gourd Sambar)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kovakkai-puli-kuzhambu-ivy-gourd-sambar.md) - [Chinna Kathirikai Kuzhambu (Small Brinjal Sambar)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chinna-kathirikai-kuzhambu-small-brinjal-sambar.md) - [Drumstick Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/drumstick-sambar.md) - [Pepper Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pepper-kuzhambu.md) - [Majjiga Pulusu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/majjiga-pulusu.md) - [Mullangi Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mullangi-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Mathanga Erissery](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mathanga-erissery.md) - [Palakkad Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/palakkad-sambar.md) - [Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Cauliflower Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/cauliflower-kuzhambu.md) - [Vendakkai Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendakkai-sambar.md) - [Karuveppilai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/karuveppilai-kuzhambu.md) - [Masala Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/masala-sambar.md) - [Milagu Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/milagu-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Drumstick Masala](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/drumstick-masala.md) - [Mulai Payaru (Sprouted Green Gram) Kofta Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mulai-payaru-sprouted-green-gram-kofta-sambar.md) - [Poricha Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/poricha-kuzhambu.md) - [Sundaikkai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/sundaikkai-kuzhambu.md) - [Pagalkai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pagalkai-kuzhambu.md) - [Mango Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mango-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Andhra Pulusu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/andhra-pulusu.md) - [Mambazha Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mambazha-kuzhambu.md) - [Vellai Poondu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vellai-poondu-kuzhambu.md) - [Vendhaya Keerai Masala Morkuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendhaya-keerai-masala-morkuzhambu.md) - [Beetroot Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/beetroot-sambar.md) - [Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendakkai-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Parangikai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/parangikai-kuzhambu.md) - [Vellarikka Puli Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vellarikka-puli-kuzhambu.md) - [Bitter Gourd Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/bitter-gourd-sambar.md) - [Mango Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mango-sambar.md) - [Sundakkai Manathakkali Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/sundakkai-manathakkali-kuzhambu.md) - [Jeeraga Kuzhambu (Cumin Sambar)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/jeeraga-kuzhambu-cumin-sambar.md) - [Tomato Masala Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/tomato-masala-sambar.md) - [Kadalai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kadalai-kuzhambu.md) - [Garlic Onion Kara Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/garlic-onion-kara-kuzhambu.md) - [Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kathirikai-kara-kuzhambu.md) - [Chettinadu Kara Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chettinadu-kara-kuzhambu.md) - [Drumstick Kara Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/drumstick-kara-kuzhambu.md) - [Mango Kara Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mango-kara-kuzhambu.md) - [Vathal Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vathal-kuzhambu.md) - [Capsicum Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/capsicum-sambar.md) - [Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/paruppu-urundai-kuzhambu.md) - [Kathirikai Kuzhambu (Kathirikai Sambar)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kathirikai-kuzhambu.md) - [Masala Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/masala-kuzhambu.md) - [Vengaya Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vengaya-sambar.md) - [Idli Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/idli-sambar.md) - [Chettinad Kondai Kadalai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chettinad-kondai-kadalai-kuzhambu.md) - [Karuveppilai Milagu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/karuveppilai-milagu-kuzhambu.md) - [Baby Potato Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/baby-potato-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/paruppu-urundai-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Brinjal Masala Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/brinjal-masala-kuzhambu.md) - [Vazhakkai Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vazhakkai-sambar.md) - [Chettinad Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chettinad-sambar.md) - [Knol Khol Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/knol-khol-sambar.md) - [Poondu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/poondu-kuzhambu.md) - [Mango Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mango-kuzhambu.md) - [Special Masala Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/special-masala-sambar.md) - [Green Peas Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/green-peas-sambar.md) - [Pumpkin and Peanut Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-and-peanut-sambar.md) - [Vendhaya Keerai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendhaya-keerai-kuzhambu.md) - [Brinjal Masala Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/brinjal-masala-sambar.md) - [Elephant Yam Double Beans Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/elephant-yam-double-beans-kuzhambu.md) - [Tiffin Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/tiffin-sambar.md) - [Mushroom Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mushroom-kuzhambu.md) - [Green Chilli Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/green-chilli-kuzhambu.md) - [Vazhai Thandu Mullangi Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vazhai-thandu-mullangi-sambar.md) - [Sorakkai Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/sorakkai-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Ponnanganni Keerai Poricha Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/ponnanganni-keerai-poricha-kuzhambu.md) - [Poondu Manathakkali Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/poondu-manathakkali-kuzhambu.md) - [Pirandai Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pirandai-sambar.md) - [Keerai Kadalai Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/keerai-kadalai-sambar.md) - [Athikai Sambar (Fig Sambar)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/athikai-sambar-fig-sambar.md) - [Vazhathandu and Kovakkai Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vazhathandu-and-kovakkai-sambar.md) - [Nellikai (Amla/Gooseberry) Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/nellikai-amlagooseberry-sambar.md) - [Stuffed Kathirikai (Brinjal) Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/stuffed-kathirikai-brinjal-sambar.md) - [Chettinad Milagu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chettinad-milagu-kuzhambu.md) - [Kollu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kollu-kuzhambu.md) - [Kambu Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kambu-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Ellu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/ellu-kuzhambu.md) - [Tirunelveli Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/tirunelveli-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Vengaya Vendhaya Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vengaya-vendhaya-kuzhambu.md) - [Poondu Milagu Kuzhambu (Garlic Pepper Sambar)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/poondu-milagu-kuzhambu-garlic-pepper-sambar.md) - [Garlic, Onion and Curry Leaves Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/garlic-onion-and-curry-leaves-kuzhambu.md) - [Mochai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mochai-kuzhambu.md) - [Puli Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/puli-kuzhambu.md) - [Pumpkin Mochai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-mochai-kuzhambu.md) - [Vendhaya Keerai (Methi) Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendhaya-keerai-methi-sambar.md) - [Seppankizhangu Mor Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/seppankizhangu-mor-kuzhambu.md) - [Vazhakkai Puli Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vazhakkai-puli-kuzhambu.md) - [Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/ennai-kathirikkai-kuzhambu.md) - [Mangalore Hulli Gojju](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mangalore-hulli-gojju.md) - [Green Chilli Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/green-chilli-sambar.md) - [Podi Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/podi-sambar.md) - [Pepper Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pepper-sambar.md) - [Tomato Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/tomato-sambar.md) - [Vegetable Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vegetable-sambar.md) - [Coconut Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/coconut-sambar.md) - [Karunai Kizhangu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/karunai-kizhangu-kuzhambu.md) - [Thatta Payir (Black-eyed Beans) Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/thatta-payir-black-eyed-beans-kuzhambu.md) - [Kathirikai Kadalai Paruppu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kathirikai-kadalai-paruppu-kuzhambu.md) - [Thengai Masala Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/thengai-masala-kuzhambu.md) - [Vendaikai Race Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendaikai-race-kuzhambu.md) - [Tomato Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/tomato-kuzhambu.md) - [Mysore Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mysore-kuzhambu.md) - [Mixed Vegetable Coconut Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mixed-vegetable-coconut-sambar.md) - [Arachuvitta Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/arachuvitta-sambar.md) - [Tomato Mint Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/tomato-mint-sambar.md) - [Molakeerai Poricha Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/molakeerai-poricha-kuzhambu.md) - [Cheppankizhangu Paruppu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/cheppankizhangu-paruppu-kuzhambu.md) - [Avarakkai Arachuvitta Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/avarakkai-arachuvitta-sambar.md) - [Radish Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/radish-sambar.md) - [Kondai Kadalai (Chickpeas) Masala Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/kondai-kadalai-chickpeas-masala-kuzhambu.md) - [Vendhaya Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/vendhaya-kuzhambu.md) - [Inji Kozhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/inji-kozhambu.md) - [Milagu Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/milagu-kuzhambu.md)