I would like to just start out this blog post by disclosing that this is not the authentic sambar recipe from a South Indian mom’s kitchen. This is a gujju-fied, cheater’s version that comes together super quick and is really flavorful and tasty in its own right. One of my best friend’s mom texted me her recipe, but I really want to sit with her and learn how to make it properly. In a post-COVID world, hopefully, a world that is coming to us soon, I will be able to visit her and learn from her directly. In the meantime, my family has this sambar recipe that they love and…