Sambar and Its Spicy Story Ft a Tamil Julia Child

Also, did you know the first tamil cookbook was written a decade before Julia Child’s?
Vikram Venkateswaran
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Sambar, the golden broth of South India.
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Sambar, the golden broth of South India.
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How old is sambar as a recipe? Why do people like it so much? Why did Ratna Cafe, MTR and South India in general become synonymous with sambar?

Oh, and how in the world do you make it?!

Whether you think of idli, dosa, vadai or rice, the best accompaniment is of course, sambar! Tune in to know how the humble dish was conceived in the kitchens of South India.

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Published: 13 Oct 2019,12:44 PM IST

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