Kannadiga Havyaka Recipes : Jeerige Tambli | Jeerige Saaru

Tambli is a very common and very traditional dish in Havyakas. There are many different kind of Tambli we can make.. ie Ginger(Shunthi) Tambli, Heerekai(Ridge Gourd) Tambli, Mavina Midi(Raw Mangoe) Tambli, Jeerige(Jeera/Cumin Seeds) Tambli. Jeerige Tambli  is one of the easiest and tastiest recipe I have ever tried. No boiling , no heating  just seasoning. Jeerige Tambli is to be served with white rice.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 table spoon Jeerige(Cumin Seeds)
• 4 red chillies
• ¾  cup grated coconut
• 4 spoon curds/ butter milk
• 3 table spoon ghee
• 1 table spoon mustard seeds
• 1 strand curry leaves
• A pinch of asafoetida 
• Salt for taste

Method:

• Heat 2 table spoon ghee on a non stick thawa. Fry 3 red chillies, Jeera and coconut for 2 minutes.
• Blend all of these to smooth paste using water if needed. Don’t dilute it a lot.
• In the same mixer, put salt and curds for another round.

• Pour it into a medium size bowl. Stir well to mix and keep it aside.
• Heat the remaining ghee on a different small pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chillies. When the mustard seeds splutter, add asafoetida powder and pour it over the Tambli. 

• Jeerige Tambli is ready, for the combination of plain rice

PS:  If you have had a heavy meal in the afternoon, then here is a best recipe for the night. Jeera(cumin seeds) is very good for digestion.