Talk of South Indian cuisine and it's never complete without the mention of the quintessential sambar. A south Indian vegetarian stew, made of pulses and vegetables, sambar is perhaps one of the most ...

Make this Pongal festival much more enjoyable and healthier with this Pongal Sambar. It is unique in taste and texture from the conventional sambar. A great way to enjoy this vegetarian lentil curry ...

The story goes that the original recipe for sambar a dish which is so intrinsic to Tamil Nadu cuisine can actually be traced to Maratha ruler Shivaji's son. But perhaps the most unusual of the sambars ...

This is a recipe that was suggested by my mother and perfected in my kitchen. The sambar is made with unripe figs (athikaai in Tamil). Figs are good for the heart as they have flavonoids. Figs aid in ...

The origins of sambar are widely debated, but one of the most popular legends traces it back to the Maratha ruler Shahuji ...

It was a typical hot summer afternoon in Pondicherry as I rolled up my sleeves in anticipation of a unique culinary experience. What followed took me completely by surprise. I was at Chez Pushpa, a ...

When it comes to comforting Indian meals, few dishes are as satisfying and soul-soothing as sambar rice. A harmonious blend of lentils, vegetables, tamarind, and spices, sambar rice is not just a meal ...

Pongal is the first day of the harvest festival in the state of Tamil Nadu. Celebrated under different names across the nation, Pongal is a four-day-long celebration filled with joyful festivities.