Sambhar is a wonder recipe from the South of India and can be aptly described as a âdesigner health food'. The various dals vegatables spices and condiments that go into a typical Sambhar gives all the nutrients the body needsSambhar can be had with rice as a South Indian does it almost everyday or with Idlis Wadas Potato Wadas etc. Sambhar especially with Idlis has gained universal acceptance in India and is considered as an excellent diet food.