A bowl of Indian sabudana khichdi with green chili and peanuts garnished on a wooden table.

Close-up of a slice of pizza with cheese, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs, held by a person's hand.

A traditional Indian thali with rice, vegetable curry, spiced roasted vegetables, a chickpea and spinach dish, and sev, on a silver plate with a blue placemat, placed on a wooden table with yellow flowers and spice boxes in the background.

Plate of Indian vegetarian meal with rice, vegetable curry, potato sabzi, yogurt, fried strips, and mixed vegetable salad, served on a black plate with yellow flowers in the background.

A bowl of hot, thick black bean soup with tomatoes and a spoon.

A black plate with various Indian dishes, including dal, spinach, curd, and chapati, on a light blue wooden surface.

A black plate of Indian food with rice, curry, and two small bowls of vegetables and curry, held in a person's hand with a kitchen background.

A black plate with Indian food: white rice with yellow curry, chapati, lentil soup, vegetable curry, and a small cup of yogurt, on a light wooden table with potted plants and flowers in the background.

A plate of Indian food with rice, vegetable curry, fried chicken, and a side of vegetables.

An Indian meal served on a black plate with rice, yellow lentil curry, sautéed vegetables, chapati bread, three small bowls of yogurt, soup, and vegetable side dish.

Beetroot Rice or Beetroot Pulao is a colorful, one-pot South Indian dish made with rice, beetroot, and mild spices. Quick to make, healthy, and perfect for lunchboxes or weekday meals.

brinjal gothsu , a spicy tangy side dish

A collage of images showing Varutharacha Kozhambu, a South Indian curry dish served with rice and side dishes. The images include a bowl of orange-colored curry garnished with leaves, a serving of rice, and various accompaniments on traditional plate

Varagu Sakkarai Pongal is a healthy millet sweet made with kodo millet, moong dal, and jaggery. This traditional South Indian recipe is perfect for Pongal festival, offering a nutritious and wholesome alternative to regular sweet Pongal.

Indian thali with white rice, vegetable curry, fried plantains, and fried snack items on a stainless steel plate.

Kerala-style Avial with mixed vegetables cooked in coconut paste, curd and coconut oil.

A bowl of yellow-orange spicy sauce with dried red chili and herbs on top.

A bowl of yellow curry with green herbs, red chili peppers, and other vegetables, garnished with green leaves, placed on a light blue wooden table, with teapots and cups in the background.

Traditional Kerala Erissery made with pumpkin, cowpeas, coconut and tempered spices.

Top image shows a plate of rice served with poricha kuzambhu, a yellow curry with vegetables, and a papadum on the side. Bottom image shows a container of red spice powder with a spoon, surrounded by dried red chilies and green curry leaves.

A plate of white rice topped with yellow curry containing green vegetables and black mustard seeds, with a bowl of vegetable soup in the background.

Traditional Indian meal served on a green banana leaf, including rice, chapati, various vegetable and lentil curries, pickles, fried snacks, and desserts, with flower decorations.

Chocolate chip cinnamon swirl bread sliced on a wooden tray with potted plants in the background.

Slices of cranberry bread with visible cranberries on a wooden surface.

Chocolate chip loaf bread partially sliced, on a wooden serving board.

Traditional South Indian meal featuring a bowl of Karuvepilai Thogayal, a spicy coriander and mint chutney, served with a mound of lemon rice garnished with curry leaves and peanuts, on a banana leaf and ceramic plates.

Small white bowl filled with green paste, surrounded by red dried chili peppers on a white cloth.

Fried bread served with a chickpea curry garnished with green chili peppers and sliced onions, on a black plate on a light-colored table.

A traditional South Indian meal with a large crispy dosa on a banana leaf, served on a stainless steel tray with three compartments containing chutneys and sambar.

A hand holding a stainless steel tray with Indian food, including a large crispy papadum, two types of curry, and various side dishes, with colorful bowls and cups stacked in the background.

A metal bowl containing yellow lentil-based Indian dish with vegetables, served with two pieces of white puffed rice rice crackers, on a light blue table with a yellow flower and other items in the background.

A plate of Indian curry with two portions of white bread, a yellow flower, and a blue wooden table with bowls and decorative items in the background.

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Tiffin Sambar

We’ve all enjoyed the rich, flavorful taste of hotel-style sambar. Hotel style Tiffin Sambar for idli, dosa & pongal. Easy tiffin sambar recipe with moong dal.

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Hotel Sambar | Tiffin Sambar

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Tiffin sambar powder

Tiffin sambar is a delicious South Indian lentil-based curry typically served as an accompaniment to breakfast items like idli, dosa, vada, or pongal. It's known for its tangy flavor and aromatic spices

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Ratna Cafe Style Tiffin sambar

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Tiffin Sambar Mix

Tiffin Sambar Mix is my latest endeavor to provide a quick and convenient solution for sambar enthusiasts! While it doesn't involve literally packing a pot of sambar, the contents, when emptied and prepared following the instructions, result in a quick, easy, and delicious sambar, commonly known as Tiffin Sambar. It pairs well with practically anything.

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Tiffin Sambar

Hotel Sambar | Tiffin Sambar

Tiffin sambar powder

Ratna Cafe Style Tiffin sambar

Tiffin Sambar Mix

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