Sambar Recipes
Keerai Thandu Sambar / Amaranthus Stem Lentil Curry

My mother always used to cook thandu keerai or amaranthus leaves regularly at home. We can use the leaves as well as the stem of this keerai in cooking. Amaranthus leaves are a storehouse of essential phytonutrients and antioxidants which help to reduce inflammation in the body. Amaranthus leaves are low in calories and rich … [Read more…]
Pasi Paruppu (Moong Dhal) Sambar

Pasi paruppu sambar or Moong dhal sambar is simple sambar and is good for health. We make this sambar often and this goes well with idly, doasa and pongal. This is also very light on stomach. This sambar is given when one is pregnant as it gives essential nutrition. Moong dhal is rich source of … [Read more…]
Venthaya Keerai (Methi / Fenugreek Leaves) Sambar

Methi leaves are very beneficial to us. Methi leaves are rich in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin B6. It also contains a number of powerful phytonutrients. The health benefits of fenugreek include relief from anemia, loss of taste, fever, stomach disorders, respiratory disorders, mouth ulcers, diabetes and inflammations. So I thought of making sambar with … [Read more…]