Ondelga/Brahmi Thambuli
1
Wash the Ondelga/Brahmi leaves thoroughly & chop them.
2
Heat oil in a small pan. When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds. As soon as the cumin seeds turn golden, add pepper & saute for 10 secs.
3
Add the Ondelga leaves & saute them till the leaves droop. Turn off the heat & allow it to cool.
4
Transfer the leaves and coconut to a mixer jar & pulse it until a smooth paste is formed. Add curds for grinding instead of water. Keep in mind not to add water for grinding, add curds only.
5
Mix this with the diluted yogurt/buttermilk, salt to the paste & mix well.
6
Tambuli is ready to be served with steaming hot rice.
Ingredients
1. Ondelga leaves 2-3 cup
2. Grated fresh Coconut 1/3 cup
3. Buttermilk 1 1/2 cup
4. Water 1 cup
5.
Salt to taste & Jaggery to taste
6. Seasoning:
7. Oil 3/4 teaspoon
8. Mustard Seeds 1/2 teaspoon
9. Red Chilli 1
10. Asafoetida 1/8 teaspoon