Aamat is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, often considered the Chhattisgarhi version of sambar, a popular South Indian lentil-based stew. Aamat is made with a variety of mixed vegetables, often including bamboo shoots, and cooked in a spiced, tangy broth.
The dish typically includes vegetables like eggplant, drumsticks (moringa), and potatoes, along with bamboo shoots, which are a key ingredient in Chhattisgarhi cuisine. The vegetables are cooked in a broth made from tamarind, which gives the dish its tangy flavor, along with spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and sometimes mustard seeds.