sambhar
Lentil vegetable soup
Sambhar is a South Indian lentil-based stew flavored with tamarind and a distinctive spice blend called sambhar powder.
It typically contains vegetables like drumstick, eggplant, or okra, and accompanies rice, dosa, idli, and vada: The restaurant served crispy dosas with coconut chutney and sambhar.
Also spelled sambar.
Split dehusked pigeon peas
- pigeon peaTropical pulse crop
- dalStewed split legumes
- proteinFolded amino chain
- pulsesRhythmic throbs or edible legumes
legumes · fiber · nutrition · soaking · pressure cooker
Aromatic South Asian herb
- mustard seedsSmall pungent spice grains
- asafoetidaDried aromatic gum resin
- fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
turmeric · coriander · dried chilies · black pepper · masala · aromatics · tempering
Stick for striking drums
- okraEdible mucilaginous pod
- eggplantPurple edible nightshade fruit
- pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
onion · carrot · radish · shallots · pearl onions · brinjal · moringa
Steamed lentil-rice cake
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- masala dosaFermented rice crepe, spiced filling
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
coconut chutney · rice · banana leaf · tiffin
Sharp and lively-tasting
toor dal
Split dehusked pigeon peas
- pigeon peaTropical pulse crop
- dalStewed split legumes
- proteinFolded amino chain
pulses · legumes · fiber · nutrition · soaking · pressure cooker
curry leaves
Aromatic South Asian herb
- mustard seedsSmall pungent spice grains
- asafoetidaDried aromatic gum resin
- fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice
cumin · turmeric · coriander · dried chilies · black pepper · masala · aromatics · tempering
drumstick
Stick for striking drums
tomato · onion · carrot · radish · shallots · pearl onions · brinjal · moringa
idli
Steamed lentil-rice cake
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- masala dosaFermented rice crepe, spiced filling
thali · coconut chutney · rice · banana leaf · tiffin
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
acidic · fruity · piquant · extract · paste · concentrate · sourness
Tamil Nadu
South Indian state
sambharcoconut chutney
Ground drupe relish
tomato chutney · mint chutney · onion chutney · curd · raita
sambharbutter chicken
Creamy tomato-based Indian curry
korma · Punjabi cuisine · kheer · raita