Sambar or Sambhar or Sambaar is a very common South Indian dish made from toovar dal (tuvar dal). There are many different ways you can prepare Sambar. I have selected this particular sambhar recipe as it is very easy to follow. Sambar is usually served with steamed rice. It is also served as a side dish with idli sambhar, vada sambhar and dosa. So go ahead and make this popular South Indian dish by following the sambar recipe described below. As with all recipes you can experiment with ingredients once you feel confident. Sambar Recipe.