Indian sambar dhal Toor dhal, cauliflower, green beans and spinach, simmered with tamarind, coconut and mustard seed Indian sambar Sambar is a well known vegetable dhal curry from South India. It is served as an everyday dish as well as the first part at any feast. Traditionally it is eaten as the accompaniment to dosas - a pancake like preparation made from rice and dhal flour. The chunks of vegetables cooked in a dhal sauce and seasoned with South Indian spices, makes the perfect comfort food.