Shunthi ( Ginger) Tambuli / ಶುಂಠಿ ತಂಬುಳಿ

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Tambuli is an authentic recipe of Karnataka. People prefer having Tambuli mainly during the summer time. Main ingredient here is buttermilk and other things / spices will be added to give a nice flavor and different tastes. Different varieties of tambuli can be prepared using sesame - cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, ginger, raw mango, raw turmeric, Ondelaga (Brahmi or Centella Asiatica), lemon grass, etc.  

Let me share the recipe to prepare the Shunthi (Ginger) Tambuli now!

Servings: 4 people

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Ginger - 1 1/2 inch

Green chilli - small piece

Grated coconut - 3/4 cup

Buttermilk - 1 cup

Salt to taste

For tempering:oil - 1 spoon, mustard seeds - 1/2 spoon, cumin seeds - 1/2 spoon, few curry leaves

Procedure:

Grind the ginger along with grated coconut into fine consistency by adding enough water.

Transfer the ground mixture into a vessel and add buttermilk and salt. Add some more water, if tambuli looks thick.

Heat the oil and do the tempering. pour it on the tambuli and mix well.

Serve the tambuli with rice and pickle. 

Also, you can drink the tambuli like juice during the lunch!

Tips:

• Tambuli won't last for long time since we add the coconut. So, you can keep it in the fridge if you are using it after 4 - 5 hours.