Palak Tambuli (Udupi Style Spinach Tambli)

Palak Tambuli (Udupi Style Spinach Tambli)

A refreshing Udupi-style South Indian yogurt and spinach curry, ground with a fresh coconut-spice paste and tempered with mustard, cumin, and curry leaves.

30 minIndian
Servings4
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  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free
  • Pescatarian
  • Halal

Steps

  1. 1To begin making Palak Tambuli Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep ready.
  2. 2To cook the spinach; heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add the spinach along with a little salt and cook until it has wilted down. Once wilted, turn off the heat and allow the spinach to cool.
  3. 3To grind the coconut masala, in a mixer jar, combine the fresh coconut, cooked spinach, along with green chilli, cumin seeds and whole peppercorns. Add some water to make a smooth coconut masala, set aside.
  4. 4To make the Palak Tambuli, in a large bowl, combine the whisked curd and the freshly ground coconut-palak masala and season with salt.
  5. 5For the tadka, heat oil in a tadka pan over medium heat; add the mustard and cumin seeds, and allow it to crackle. Next add in the red chilli and curry leaves, mix and turn off the flame.
  6. 6Pour this tadka on the palak tambuli, and serve.
  7. 7Serve Palak Tambuli Recipe along with Steamed Rice and Udupi Style Bendekayi Palya Recipe for a simple comforting weekday lunch.

Nutrition

Calories
174kcal
Protein
10g
Carbs
16g
Fat
9g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
10g

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How long does palak tambuli (udupi style spinach tambli) take to make?

About 30 minutes from start to finish, including prep.

How many people does this recipe serve?

It serves 4 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.

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