Tambuli is a buttermilk/curd-based dish served at the beginning of every Udupi meal. This dish is served during summer as it cools the body. It helps in digesting the food. Fenugreek seeds have a lot of health benefits. It is diabetic friendly as it lowers the sugar levels in the blood and reduces body weight.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time10 mins
Seasoning
1

Heat 2 tsp of ghee in a pan.

2

Once the ghee is heated, add 1 tsp of jeera,1 tsp of menthe, 2-3 dries red chillies. Saute till aromatic. Keep it aside to cool down.

3

Grate 1/2 cup of coconut.

4

Once the above mixture cools down, transfer it to a blender along with grated coconut. Grind the mixture with 2 tbsp of curd/buttermilk.
Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl. Add curd and water(1 glass of buttermilk) and salt to taste.

Seasoning
5

In a pan, heat 1 tsp of ghee. Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Now add 1/2 tsp of urad dal, a pinch of hing, and 2 twigs of curry leaves. Saute till urad dal colour changes to brown.

6

Add the seasoning to tambli.

Serve the tambli with hot rice at the beginning of meals!!!

Ingredients

Seasoning

Directions

1

Heat 2 tsp of ghee in a pan.

2

Once the ghee is heated, add 1 tsp of jeera,1 tsp of menthe, 2-3 dries red chillies. Saute till aromatic. Keep it aside to cool down.

3

Grate 1/2 cup of coconut.

4

Once the above mixture cools down, transfer it to a blender along with grated coconut. Grind the mixture with 2 tbsp of curd/buttermilk.
Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl. Add curd and water(1 glass of buttermilk) and salt to taste.

Seasoning
5

In a pan, heat 1 tsp of ghee. Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Now add 1/2 tsp of urad dal, a pinch of hing, and 2 twigs of curry leaves. Saute till urad dal colour changes to brown.

6

Add the seasoning to tambli.

Serve the tambli with hot rice at the beginning of meals!!!

Notes

Menthe tambli | Fenugreek seeds tambli