Bengaluru vs Chennai Sambar: As food delivery app’s post sparks debate, experts break down the real taste divide

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Zomato's viral post comparing Bengaluru and Chennai sambar sparked social media debate and boycott calls. Food experts explain key differences: Bengaluru sambar is thicker, sweeter with jaggery, paired with idli and dosa. Chennai sambar is fluid, tangy from tamarind, served with rice. Origins trace to Thanjavur court history. Regional variations reflect local cooking practices and palates.

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