Palak Tambuli/Spinach Yogurt Mash is a traditional dish from the coastal region Udupi, of the southern state in India,Karnataka. Packed with nutrition and flavor, a favorite side dish during the hot summer months. The yogurt/curd is believed to hydrate and the spinach is packed with nutritional value. The coconut adds to the flavor of the dish and is a staple in most dishes from the region, as they grow in plenty there.
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Spinach Yogurt Mash/Palak Tambuli
Palak Tambuli/Spinach Yogurt Mash is a traditional dish from the coastal region of the southern state in India,Karnataka. Packed with nutrition and flavor, a favorite side dish during the hot summer months. The yogurt/curd is believed to hydrate and the spinach is packed with nutritional value. The coconut adds to the flavor of the dish and is a staple in most dishes from the region, as they grow in plenty there.
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servings30
minutes40
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minutesIngredients
1 1 bunch Spinach/Palak
1 cup 1 Yogurt/Curds
3 3 -4 Green chilies
3 tbsp 3 Coconut grating ( fresh or desiccated )
A pinch Turmeric powder
3 3 -4 tbsp Water
Salt – to taste
- For seasoning :
1 tbsp 1 Ghee
1/2 tsp 1/2 Mustard seeds
1 tsp 1 Cumin seeds/Jeera
1 1 (split) Dry Red chili
Directions
- Clean & rinse the spinach well, under cold running water to remove any grit.
- Pour 3 cups of water in a pan and set it to boil.
- Chop the spinach leaves and add them in the pan containing the boiling water. Let it sit for 5 minutes. The leaves will turn soft and appear darker green.
- Remove from stove & drain the water.Let the spinach leaves cool a bit.
- Put the cooled leaves in a blender, along with green chilies and coconut gratings and blend it to a fine paste.
- To the above add the yogurt and mix well. One may add water at this point, if requiring a thinner consistency based on one’s preference.
- Add salt to taste.
- Last, do the seasoning with ghee, mustard ,cumin / jeera seeds and red chili.
- Serve as a side with hot rice and papad/Indian rice crackers.
Notes
- ‘Tambuli’ is the name given to an authentic side dish from Udupi, the coastal town in Southern India. It can be prepared using various vegetables , with yogurt & coconut as the base. Makes for a yummy side dish for hot steaming rice during the summer months.
The links to my published Spinach recipes are attached below for your interest.
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/spinach-mash-kadaintha-keerai-palak/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/chickpeas-in-spinach-soup-chole-palak/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/spinach-fritters-keerai-vadai/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/palak-phulka-spinach-flat-bread/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/keerai-kootu-spinach-lentil-curry/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/keerai-kootu-spinach-lentil-curry/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/spinach-cream-soup/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/spinach-n-chicken-curry/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/spinach-mushroom-cheese-quiches/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/malabar-spinach-n-prawn-gravy-basale-yetti-gravy/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/spinach-rice/
- https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/spinach-yogurt-mash-palak-tambuli/