AuthorSrinivas AcharyaTambuli 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.
Heat 2 tsp of ghee in a pan.
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.
Grate 1/2 cup of coconut.
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.
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.
Add the seasoning to tambli.
Serve the tambli with hot rice at the beginning of meals!!!
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