Spinach Thambli

Tambli is a very popular yogurt based gravy in coastal Karnataka- it is similar to a raita. It is considered very hydrating and healthy. It is not as heavy as the spicy sambhars and makes a quick fine gravy to any traditional meal - especially on a warm day.

Ingredients:

Spinach, washed and cut - 1.5 Cups

Grated coconut - 1/3 Cup

Curd/Yogurt, beaten - 1.5 Cups

Salt - per your taste

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Curry Leaves - 1 small spring

Green Chilli - 1

Red Chilli - 1

Jeera/Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp

Oil - 3 Tsp

Preparation:

Take a thick bottomed pan and add 2 Tsp Oil

Once the Oil is hot, add the Green Chilli to the oil

After a minute, add the Spinach and fry the mixture till soft

Finally add Jeera to the mixture and take the mixture off the heat

After the spinach mixture cools down, take a blender and grind the coconut, the spinach mixture finely along with 1/2 a cup of water

Now add the yogurt to this and beat it for a minute

Transfer the Tambli to a serving vessel

Add salt to taste and season it with 1 Red Chilli, Mustard Seeds and Curry leaves

For seasoning method, see other recipes

Notes:

This can be eaten with Steamed Rice or Idlis. Enjoy!

Variation:

Tamblis can be made with either Ginger or Raw Onions.

Ginger Tambli:

For the same measures, use 2 inch Ginger instead of the Spinach. Do not use Cumin Seeds and you do not have to cook the ginger - the Tambli is made raw.

Onion Tambli:

For the same measures, use 2 Medium sized Onions instead of the Spinach. Do not use Cumin Seeds and you do not have to cook the Onions - the Tambli is made raw.