South Indian breakfasts are loved by a lot of people. The soft and fluffy idlis, the crispy hot dosas and melt in mouth upma among others are thoroughly enjoyed for breakfast. These items not only ...

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 ...

Arachuvitta Sambar Recipe: 'Arachuvita' translates to ground. A few years ago, I was at a breakfast meeting at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai. It was a dish on the menu that caught my attention more than ...

Legend has it that Shivaji’s son Sambhaji, who was one of the Maratha rulers, attempted to make dal for himself when his head chef was away. CHENNAI: The story goes that the original recipe for sambar ...

From sambar’s Maratha origins - legend has it that it was concocted in the Thanjavur kitchen of Shahuji Bhonsale and named after Shivaji’s son Sambhaji who couldn’t get enough of it on a visit - to ...

Sambar, the flavoursome and nutritious lentil stew, is no longer just a staple in every South Indian household, but over a period of time has gained popularity across the country and even in global ...

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.