Easy Authentic Sambar Recipe with Homemade Love Sambar Powder

The Secret Behind Every South Indian Meal

If you’ve ever walked into a South Indian home at lunchtime, you’ll know that unmistakable aroma — the rich, tangy, spicy scent of sambar bubbling away in the kitchen. It’s warm, familiar, and comforting, like a hug on a plate.

At Homemade Love, our Sambar Powder comes from one very special kitchen — that of Nagamani TK, the heart of our family. Like most South Indian mothers, she’s the one who keeps everyone fed, fussed over, and full of love. Over decades, she’s perfected her sambar masala — learning from her elders, experimenting with ingredients, and fine-tuning until every spoonful felt just right.

Her blend is now the soul of our Homemade Love Sambar Powder — a mix of roasted spices, patience, and care that turns an everyday meal into something unforgettable.

🥕 Ingredients (Serves 4)

1. Toor dal (Tur dal) – ¾ cup (about 180 g)
2. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
3. Mixed vegetables, diced – 2 cups (carrot, beans, drumstick, pumpkin, etc.)
4. Tamarind – lemon-sized ball (about 2 tbsp extract)
5. Salt – 2 tsp, or as per taste
6. Homemade Love Sambar Powder – 2 tsp 😊
7. Oil – 1 tbsp
8. Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
9. Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch
10. Dry red chillies – 2
11. Curry leaves – 1 sprig

🍲 Method

1. Cook the dal and vegetables
   Wash the toor dal well and add it to a pressure cooker along with the diced vegetables, turmeric, 3 cups of water, and 1 tsp of oil.
   Pressure cook for 1–2 whistles (depending on your cooker). Allow the pressure to release naturally.
2. Prepare the tamarind mix
   In a bowl, mix tamarind extract, Homemade Love Sambar Powder, and salt. This helps avoid lumps and ensures the masala blends smoothly into the dal.
3. Combine and simmer
   Add this mixture to the cooked dal and vegetables. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Add more water if required to adjust the consistency. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Prepare the tempering (tadka)
   Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add hing, red chillies, and curry leaves. Let them sizzle until fragrant.
5. Add the tadka and finish
   Pour this hot tempering over the simmering sambar. Switch off the stove, give it a good stir, and cover it for a few minutes to let the flavours settle beautifully.

Serving Suggestions 

Enjoy your sambar with:

• Steamed white rice and a spoon of ghee

• Idlis or dosas for a comforting breakfast

• Pongal or appam for a hearty meal

❤️ Nagamani Aunty’s Tip

A perfect sambar depends on balance — the right mix of salt, masala, and tamarind. Start light, taste as you go, and adjust till every spoonful feels like home.

Why Choose Homemade Love Sambar Powder?

Our Sambar Powder is made just like it’s done at home — slow-roasted, hand-mixed, and full of the love only a mother can add. No shortcuts, no artificial preservatives — just pure, authentic flavour.

Bring home a pack, and fill your kitchen with the aroma of tradition, care, and a little bit of Homemade Love.

Want to recreate that perfect South Indian sambar in your kitchen? Buy Homemade Love Sambar Powder now and let every meal taste like it came straight from a south indian home.