MTR Sambar Mix brings the authentic, homely flavor of South Indian sambar to your kitchen in a convenient ready-to-use spice blend. Carefully crafted from traditional roasted spices and tamarind-infused seasoning, this mix is designed to impart the characteristic tangy, spicy and aromatic profile of classic sambar without the need to roast and grind individual spices. It is ideal for preparing wholesome lentil-and-vegetable stews, and helps you get a consistent, balanced flavor every time whether you are preparing sambar with toor dal or using it as a base to enhance vegetable gravies and soups. The mix is shelf-stable and suited for quick everyday cooking or when you need to make comforting, authentic-tasting sambar in a short time.

To use, start with cooked lentils (traditional toor dal) and chopped vegetables of your choice, such as drumstick, eggplant, potato, carrots or onions, and boil them together in water until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the MTR Sambar Mix and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld; adjust the consistency by adding water if needed. Finish with a hot tempering of oil or ghee with mustard seeds and curry leaves, and add the sambar to rice, idli, dosa or enjoy as a soup-like stew.