Sambhar is a lentil based stew or chowder, staple to the South Indian Cuisine. This slow simmer gravy is an everyday household one. the variations to it are immense. To say, you could literally collect one difference in the recipe or style of making from each household. Its is a melting pot of flavours ranging from sour, spicy with a bit of sweetness. It was an interesting read on Wikipedia, that made me rethink about the sambhar that I literally prepare every alternate day. An 'amti' tur...| Mildly Indian
The typical Indian restaurant menu carries two styles of thali (read as thalee) meals. Classified simply as North Indian and South Indian the platter carries an array of dishes served with rice or bread. These meals are fairly balanced, with a sizable portion of the plate to carry dry vegetable stirfries and curries. The large platter that carries all the dishes is the thali. The South Indian meal. The large platter that carries all the different dishes is the 'thattu' in The southern part of...| Mildly Indian