Sambar is a stew from southern India of with yellow lentils (toor dal) simmered with tamarind-flavored water and a special blend of spices called sambar powder.
Tag: Soups and Stews
Sambar
Moqueca
(Brazilian fish and coconut milk stew)
Moqueca, sometimes spelled muqueca, is a simple yet tasty Brazilian seafood stew from Bahia state. As with many of the dishes of Bahia, moqueca shows strong African roots.
Misoshiru
(Japanese miso soup)
Misoshiru is a basic part of the typical Japanese breakfast. This nourishing soup is eaten alone or with eggs, rice, fish and pickles.
Minestra de Ceci
(Italian chickpea and pasta soup)
Minestra di ceci is a simple and nourishing soup from the Tuscan region of Italy. It goes together quickly and is great for a rainy day.
Menudo Rojo
(Mexican spicy beef tripe soup)
Menudo is a tasty Mexican tripe stew that is popular for big family gatherings. It is also served as a late-night or breakfast hangover cure for a night of drinking.
Meggyleves
(Hungarian sour cherry soup)
Sour cherry soup is enjoyed by Hungarian families as cherries come into season in late spring and early summer. Each family has its own favorite recipe.
Matoke
(Ugandan beef and plantain stew)
Plaintains and green bananas (matoke) are a staple part of the diet in Uganda and much of East Africa
Locro
(Ecuadoran, Peruvian potato-cheese soup)
Locro is a nourishing potato-cheese soup popular in Ecuador and Peru. A perfect way to warm up a chill winter evening.
Lham Lahlou
(Algerian lamb and dried fruit tagine)
Lham lahlou, Arabic for “sweet meat,” is a very popular dish in Algeria, especially during the month of Ramadan.
Knaidlach
(Israeli, Jewish matzo balls in broth)
In this most famous of Passover dishes, matzo meal is mixed with eggs and a little water and oil and gently formed into balls that are simmered then served in chicken broth.