Brahmi is called “Ondelaga” in kannada & it is a powerhouse of nutrients. This plant has no taste or smell & it grows well in a moist soil conditions. Tambuli can be had as a spiced buttermilk or can also relish with rice.

Brahmi Tambli

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brahmi/Ondelaga leaves
• 1 cup Curd/Yogurt
• 1 tbsp Jeera/Cumin
• 6-7 Whole Black Pepper
• 2 Green/Dried red chilli
• 2-3 tbsp Grated coconut
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• Few Curry leaves
• 2 Dried red chillies
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• Salt to taste
• Water as required

Servings Ingredients 1 cup Brahmi/Ondelaga leaves 1 cup Curd/Yogurt 1 tbsp Jeera/Cumin 6-7 Whole Black Pepper 2 Green/Dried red chilli 2-3 tbsp Grated coconut 1 tbsp Ghee Few Curry leaves 2 Dried red chillies 1 pinch Asafoetida Salt to taste Water as required

Instructions

1. Wash Brahmi/Ondelaga leaves and green chillies. Set aside.
2. Heat ½ tbsp ghee in pan, add jeera, pepper pods & sauté for few seconds.
3. Add green chilli & brahmi leaves to pan. Sauté till brahmi leaves are wilted. Let this mixture cool a bit.
4. Now grind sautéed brahmi mixture, coconut, asafoetida & salt to smooth paste using little water.
5. Remove the ground mixture to a bowl and add curd or buttermilk. Mix it well.
6. Heat remaining ½ tbsp ghee in tadka pan, add jeera, let it sizzle. Then add curry leaves & dried red chill to it.
7. Add tadka to Tambuli & serve as a spiced buttermilk or as a side dish to rice.