1 kg of toor dal sambar can typically serve around 40 to 60 people when served with rice in normal portions. Serving Estimate Based on Usage Serving Type Approx. People Served Rice meal serving 40–60 people Idli/Dosa side dish 60–80 people Thick hotel-style sambar 35–45 people Catering-style diluted sambar 60+ people Factors That Affect Serving Capacity Thickness of the sambar Quantity of vegetables added Portion size per person Whether served as a main dish or side dish Catering or home-style preparation Quick Catering Formula 1 kg toor dal ≈ 12–18 litres of sambar ≈ 40–60 servings For quality toor dal and bulk supply solutions, visit s eenaavaanaa.com