After a semester long wait, Asha UC’s Sambar Restaurant is back! Welcome spring with steaming idlis, rassam & a refreshingly cool mango milkshake.

Date: Tuesday, Feb 8th, 2011

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Red Herring Restaurant at the Basement of the Channing Murray Foundation Building (south east corner of Matthews and Oregon)-1209 W Oregon street, Urbana, IL

All proceeds go toward the education of underpriviledged children in India.

PS: We can only accept cash and checks at this point. 

MENU

Idli – $3.00

- Steamed rice & lentil cake. Served with sambar & chutney.

Pav Bhaji- $4.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Bisibelabath – $4.00

- Rice cooked with lentils, vegetables and fresh ground spices, fragrant and soulful, this is comfort food at its best! (Served with Raita).

Gobi Manchurian – $5.00

- - Cauliflower fritters,peppers and onions tossed in a tangy, palate pleasing sauce. Served with fried rice.

Papdi chat- $3.00

- Street delicacy: A melange of flour crisps, spiced potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutneys and chilled spiced yogurt.

Bhel puri -$3.00

-Quintessential street food of Mumbai: A melange of rice crispies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala

Pani puri – $3.00

Mango Milkshake – $2.00

- Our all-time best selling drink!

Nan Khatai, Date and Walnut Cake!

Date: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Red Herring Restaurant at the Basement of the Channing Murray Foundation Building (south east corner of Matthews and Oregon)-1209 W Oregon street, Urbana, IL

All proceeds go toward the education of underpriviledged children in India. So bring your friends!

** We are extremely thankful for your continued support. Please mark your calenders for Asha’s Spring fundraiser, Vasant Bahar. It is a showcase of the cultural and culinary diversity of India scheduled to take place on April 3rd at Wesley Foundation’s Great Hall. We look forward to seeing you there…

MENU

Plain Dosas – $4.00

- Crisp crepes made from fermented batter of rice and lentil, served with coconut chutney and Sambar (a spicy lentil and vegetable soup). For any South Indian, the world isn’t an illusion, it’s simply made of dosas!

Masala Dosa- $6.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Papdi chat- $3.00

- Street delicacy: A melange of flour crisps, spiced potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutneys and chilled spiced yogurt.

Bhel puri -$3.00

-Quintessential street food of Mumbai: A melange of rice crispies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala

Bisibelabath – $4.00

- Rice cooked with lentils, vegetables and fresh ground spices, fragrant and soulful, this is comfort food at its best! (Served with papad).

Thaali - $ 7.00

- A combo meal with Rice, Avial, Potato fry & Raita

Avial- A specialty of Kerala, an elaborate coconut based curry with an assortment of vegetables

Potato fry-Spicy potatoes, pan-fried to a crisp in South Indian style

Raita – Yoghurt condiment seasoned with cumin

Mango Milkshake – $2.00

- Our all-time best selling drink!

Gaajar ka Halwa – $3.00

- A deliciously rich carrot dessert topped with cashewnuts and served warm.

Date: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Red Herring Restaurant at the Basement of the Channing Murray Foundation Building (south east corner of Matthews and Oregon)-1209 W Oregon street, Urbana, IL

All proceeds go toward the education of underpriviledged children in India. So bring your friends! Nowhere else in Chambana can you eat scrumptious Indian food and do a good deed at the same time!

MENU

Plain Dosas – $4.00

- Crisp crepes made from fermented batter of rice and lentil, served with coconut chutney and Sambar (a spicy lentil and vegetable soup). For any South Indian, the world isn’t an illusion, it’s simply made of dosas!

Masala Dosa- $6.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Papdi chat- $3.00

- Street delicacy: A melange of flour crisps, spiced potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutneys and chilled spiced yogurt.

Bhel puri -$3.00

-Quintessential street food of Mumbai: A melange of rice crispies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala

Bisibelabath – $4.00

- Rice cooked with lentils, vegetables and fresh ground spices, fragrant and soulful, this is comfort food at its best! (Served with papad).

Thaali - $ 7.00

- A combo meal with Rice, Chhole, Vegetable Kurma & Raita

Chhole – Garbanzo beans cooked in a savory curry with hints of ginger, garlic and cinnamon

Vegetable Kurma-Assortment of fresh vegetables cooked in mild coc0nut based curry

Raita – Yoghurt condiment seasoned with cumin

Mango Milkshake – $2.00

- Our all-time best selling drink!

Gaajar ka Halwa – $3.00

- A deliciously rich carrot dessert topped with cashewnuts and served warm.

Date: Wednesday November 18th, 2009

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Red Herring Restaurant at the Basement of the Channing Murray Foundation Building (south east corner of Matthews and Oregon)-1209 W Oregon street, Urbana, IL

We are extremely thankful for your loyal support over the Fall semester.  Show your love for Asha-UC and undying support to the cause by purchasing a one-of-a-kind orange & blue Asha T-shirt at Sambar for only $12 !

All proceeds go toward the education of underpriviledged children in India. So bring your friends! Nowhere else in Chambana can you eat scrumptuous Indian food and do a good deed at the same time!

MENU

Plain Dosas – $4.00

- Crisp crepes made from fermented batter of rice and lentil flour, served with coconut chutney and Sambar (a spicy lentil and vegetable soup). For any South Indian, the world isn’t an illusion, it’s simply made of dosas!

Masala Dosa- $6.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Papdi chat- $3.00

- A melange of flour crisps, boiled potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutney and chilled yogurt.

Bhel puri -$3.00

- A melange of rice crispies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala.

Pongal -$3.00

-A rice-lentil dish studded with fresh ground pepper and cumin, served with sambar & chutney. Classic South Indian breakfast.

Thaali - $ 7.00

- A combo meal with Jeera (Cumin) Rice, Chhole, Vegetable Kurma & Pickle

Chhole – Chickpeas cooked in spices with onion, ginger & garlic

Vegetable Kurma-Assortment of fresh vegetables cooked in mild coc0nut based curry

Pickle – Spicy accompaniment that makes everything taste better

Mango Milkshake – $2.00

- Our all-time best selling drink!

Gaajar ka Halwa – $3.00

- A deliciously rich carrot dessert loaded with nuts and served warm.

So to recap: delicious hot dosas ( the only place on campus! ) + chaats and lasssi on the side = contributing to a good cause + a very good dinner. Good deal, don’t you think?

So bring your friends/parents/grandparents/cousins/professors/piano teachers….anyone and everyone is welcome! Lets share our love for South Indian food.

Location: Red Herring Restaurant at the Basement of the Channing Murray Foundation Building (south east corner of Matthews and Oregon)

Date: Wednesday October 14th, 2009

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Sponsored by the Tamil Community of C-U

All proceeds go toward the education of underprivileged children in India. Nowhere else in Chambana can you eat scrumptious Indian food and do a good deed at the same time!

MENU

Plain Dosas – $4.00

- Crisp crepes made from fermented batter of rice and lentil flour, served with coconut chutney and Sambar (a spicy lentil and vegetable soup). For any South Indian, the world isn’t an illusion, it’s simply made of dosas!

Masala Dosa- $6.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Papdi chat $3.00

- A melange of flour crisps, boiled potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutney and chilled yogurt.

Bhel puri $3.00

- A melange of rice crispies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala.

Idli- $3.00 (2 count)

- Steamed rice & lentil cake. Served with sambar & chutney.

Vada- $3.00 (2 count)

-Deep fried lentil donuts. Served with sambar & chutney

Idli-Vada Combo-$4.00

2 idlis & 1 vada served with sambar & chutney

Vegetable Biryani- $4.00

Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, aromatic spices, onions & tomatoes. Served with raita (yoghurt condiment)

Thali -$7.00

- A combo meal with white rice, kootu, potato-peas fry, papad

Kootu– Dal cooked with a concoction of classic South Indian spices- freshly ground jeera, pepper & coconut

Potato-peas fry – Spiced potatoes & green peas sauteed with onions

Papad – A crunchy thin wafer, served as an accompaniment.

Mango milkshake- $2.00

-Needs no introduction. Its our best selling drink!

Pineapple Kesari (Sooji Halwa)-$3.00

-Sweet, buttery, semolina pudding. Topped with cashewnuts

Mark your calendars!!

YOU eat delicious, home-cooked food = YOU help the underprivileged children in India= ONE Sweet deal!

Location: Red Herring Restaurant at the Basement of the Channing Murray Foundation Building (south east corner of Matthews and Oregon)

Date: Wednesday September 16th, 2009

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm

All proceeds go toward the education of underpriviledged children in India. So bring your friends! Nowhere else in Chambana can you eat scrumptuous Indian food and do a good deed at the same time!

MENU

Plain Dosas – $4.00

- Crisp crepes made from fermented batter of rice and lentil flour, served with coconut chutney and Sambar (a spicy lentil and vegetable soup). For any South Indian, the world isn’t an illusion, it’s simply made of dosas!

Masala Dosa- $6.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Pav Bhaji- $4.00

-Nothing exemplifies street food like Pav Bhaji!Potato based curry served with lavishly buttered buns topped with freshly chopped onions & cilantro

Papdi-Chat – $3.00

- A melange of flour crisps, boiled potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutney and chilled yogurt.

Sev Puri- $3.00

- A melange of flour crisps, fried delicacies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala.

Tomato Bhaat - $4.00

- The Indian Paella: Rice slow cooked in a mixture of onions, tomatoes & aromatic spices (Served with raita).

Thaali - $ 7.00

- A combo meal with Jeera (Cumin) Rice, Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi & Pickle

Chana Masala – Chickpeas cooked in spices with onion, ginger & garlic

Aloo Gobi – Cauliflower & potatoes tossed in a curry sauce

Pickle – Spicy accompaniment that makes everything taste better

Mango Milkshake – $2.00

- Our all-time best selling drink!

Pista Kulfi – $3.00

- Traditional creamy Indian pistachio ice-cream. Gotta try!

Feel free to contact us for questions, comments or feedback about Sambar.

Contact

Rakesh at itsrakeshk@gmail.com
Varun at kumarsingh.varun@gmail.com

Mark your calendars because the first Sambar is just around the corner on Wednesday, September 2nd. It will be held as usual, at the Red Herring restaurant, at the basement of the Channing Murray Foundation Building which is located on the South East corner of Mathews and Oregon, from 6 PM – 8 PM . Below, is a map showing the location.

All proceeds go toward the education of underpriviledged children in India. So bring your friends! Nowhere else in Chambana can you eat scrumptuous Indian food and do a good deed at the same time!

Date: Wednesday, September 2nd
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Red Herring Restaurant, South East corner of Mathews and Oregon

MENU

Plain Dosas – $4.00

- Crisp crepes made from fermented batter of rice and lentil flour, served with coconut chutney and Sambar (a spicy lentil and vegetable soup). For any South Indian, the world isn’t an illusion, it’s simply made of dosas!

Masala Dosa- $6.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Papdi-Chat – $3.00

- A melange of flour crisps, boiled potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutney and chilled yogurt.

Bhel Puri- $3.00

- A melange of rice crispies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala.

Bisibelabath - $4.00

- It takes rice with sambar to a whole new level with spices and essences to give it a unique character (Served with papad).

Thaali - $ 7.00

- A combo meal with a mixed vegetable curry, mixed dal and paapad.

Mixed Vegetable Curry – A medley of fresh vegetables curried in a rich sauce.

Mixed Dal – An assortment of lentils cooked in mild spices. Nothing brings back memories of home like dal with warm rice.

Paapad – A crunchy thin wafer, served as an accompaniment.

Mango Milkshake – $2.00

- Our all-time best selling drink!

Gaajar ka Halwa – $3.00

- A deliciously rich carrot dessert loaded with nuts and served warm.

Feel free to contact us for questions, comments or feedback about Sambar.

Contact

Rakesh at itsrakeshk@gmail.com
Varun at kumarsingh.varun@gmail.com

All proceeds go toward the education of underpriviledged children in India. So spread the word, tell your friends! Help us, once again, make Sambar a success.

Click here to see our Facebook event!

Here are the details of the event:

Date: April 9th, 2009
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Red Herring Restaurant, South East corner of Mathews and Oregon

Menu

Plain Dosas – $4.00

- Crisp crepes made from fermented batter of rice and lentil flour, served with coconut chutney and Sambar (a spicy lentil and vegetable soup). For any South Indian, the world isn’t an illusion, it’s simply made of dosas!

Masala Dosa- $6.00

- Crepe stuffed with seasoned potatoes and onions.

Papdi-Chat – $3.00

- A melange of flour crisps, boiled potatoes and onions topped with tangy chutney and chilled yogurt.

Bhel Puri- $3.00

- A melange of rice crispies, chopped tomatoes, onions, potatoes and tangy chaat masala.

Pav Bhaji – $ 4.00

- Nothing exemplifies street food like Pav Bhaji! It’s a spicy potato/tomato sauce to be eaten with lavishly buttered buns.

Thaali – $ 7.00

- A combo meal with a mixed vegetable curry, sambar, chole and paapad.

Mixed Vegetable Curry – A medley of fresh vegetables curried in a rich sauce.

Chole – Spicy chick peas cooked in a signature north Indian style.

Paapad – A crunchy thin wafer, served as an accompaniment.

Puliodharai – $ 4.00

- Tamarind flavoured rice. It comes from south India but its unique tangy taste is a hit in all of India. It is served with paapad and raita.

Mango Milkshake – $2.00

- Our all-time best selling drink!

Gaajar ka Halwa – $2.00

- A deliciously rich carrot dessert loaded with nuts and served warm.

We need your help! If you can cook Indian food and spare a little time and effort for this cause, we would love to hear from you! Or if you would like to volunteer for Sambar in any another way (publicity, coordinating, being a cashier), please feel free to contact us. It’s only a few times each semester and you get to hang out with the cool people that run Asha – UC.

Feel free to contact us for questions, comments or feedback about Sambar.

Contact

Ankur at ankurjain85@gmail.com
Navaneethan at navaneethan.santhanam@gmail.com