sambar
noun/ˈsɑːmbɑː(r)/
/ˈsɑːmbɑːr/
(also sambhar)
[uncountable] (Indian English)- a spicy South Indian dish consisting of lentils and vegetables
- Rice and sambar were cooked for the schoolchildren.
- The menu includes curries, sambar, dal, chutney and rice.
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