15/08/2026
🍛 Sambar… but what if its story goes back to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj? ⚔️🇮🇳
When Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj travelled to the South during his expeditions, Captain Dnyanesh Dandekar shares an interesting food story — that he wanted a dish that could suit his appetite and the local ingredients.
And this is where the fascinating story of “Samba Aahar” comes in… eventually associated with what we know today as Sambar. 🍲
But is this the real origin of Sambar, or a fascinating piece of food folklore? 🤔
🎙️ Hear Captain Dnyanesh Dandekar narrate this intriguing story on the Khao Piyo Bharat Podcast.
🎥 Watch the complete conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/y60x9LDHSwg?si=R2AJ2vuT430vboaS
💬 Did you know this story about Sambar? Tell us in the comments!
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