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Idli sambhar is a common food in South India. It is a delicacy made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. Sambar is a lentil-based vegetable stew or chowder based on a broth made with tamarind popular in South Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil cuisines adapted in each to its taste and environment.
Idli or idly (/ ˈ ɪ d l iː /; plural: idlis) or iddali or iddena is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from South India, popular as a breakfast food in Southern India and in Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented de-husked black lentils and rice.
Vada, vadai, wada, bara, or bora is a category of savoury fried snacks native to India. Vadas can be described variously as fritters , cutlets , or dumplings . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Vadas are sometimes stuffed with vegetables and traditionally served with chutneys and sambar .
In southern states of India namely Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Sambar is made using different vegetables and fruits along with lentils or coconut. Each region has its own version of making sambar; even though the same vegetables are used, the condiments and ingredients, and the method differ regionwise. [7]
Types of main dish gravies & curries that is mixed with cooked rice or eaten with Idli, dosa, Vadai, Chapathi, Idiyappam, etc: 1. Kuzhambu (குழம்பு) = any stew that is thick & pourable or slurry in consistency. "Sambar" pronounced as "Saambaar" comes under the Kuzhambu category.
Darshinis are popular eating establishments that are found in India. [1] [2] [3] Darshinis are known for serving quick and affordable South Indian vegetarian food.They are typically small, self-service restaurants or cafes that offer a variety of dishes like idli (steamed rice cakes), dosa (thin rice crepes), vada (lentil fritters), sambar (lentil soup), chutneys, and filter coffee.
Ratna Cafe or Triplicane Ratna Cafe was founded and established in 1948 by Mr. Jaggilal Gupta, [3] originally hailing from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.. Rajendra Gupta, the current promoter of the group, acquired it from his uncle Mr. Trilok Nath Gupta in 2002 [4] and continued developing the business by expanding outside its flagship store in Triplicane.
Vada. Garelu, a deep-fried lentil-based doughnut, or sometimes a deep-fried dal mixture. Punukulu or Punugulu, a.k.a. Bonda, a deep-fried dish made from idli/dosa batter. Gunta punugulu, made from rice and dal batter; Saggubiyyam punugulu, vada made from sago (saboodana). Mung dal punugulu, or bonda, a deep-fried dish made from idli/dosa batter.