Page "Sambar (dish)" Paragraph 12

In regions that grow coconuts, notably Kerala, coastal Karnataka ( Udupi, Mangalore ) and Tamil Nadu, sambar is also made with a paste of ground coconuts and spices.

Grated coconut is roasted with lentils, cumin, few grains of rice, fenugreek, and red chillies.

It is then ground into a fine paste, added to the vegetables and tamarind broth, and then cooked.