Good sambar needs proper temperature control, even cooking and fresh grinding, gadgets help speed things up while keeping taste intact.
An induction cooktop helps you maintain steady heat for simmering the sambar without over-cooking.
Use a mixer-grinder to grind fresh sambar masala, coconut, chillies, spices, for better aroma and consistency.
A good pressure cooker helps cook dal thoroughly and fast, giving a smooth base for sambar.
A sturdy frying pan helps temper mustard seeds, curry leaves and chillies evenly before pouring over sambar for aroma.
Steam or lightly cook vegetables in a saucepan before adding to sambar, avoids overcooking and helps retain texture, especially for mixed vegetable sambars.