Palak thambli recipe is basically a side dish prepared out of spinach leaves which almost reminds of a raita. This spinch thambuli is originally a Karnataka dish which is usually eaten along with hot rice and most of the times, thamblis are served at the beginning of the lunch or dinner. I have already posted different types of thambuli recipes, and to mention a few of them like Fenugreek seeds thambli, Ginger thambli, Basale leaves thambli, and so on. Here, we saute palak leaves, grind it with coconut and mix it with yoghurt. So, this is one of the easiest form of spinach recipes to cook. Frankly speaking, thamblis are one of the healthiest side dish which can be consumed by both young and adult. Those persons who have aversions for curds can eat it in the form of thambulis.

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Menthe thambli is a South Indian yoghurt based side dish that is usually eaten along with piping hot steamed rice. Menthe Tambli recipe is nothing but the South Indian version of a soup. It is obvious that any dish prepared using fenugreek tends to be slightly bitter in taste as the seeds itself are bitter. It is a diabetic friendly dish since fenugreek seeds monitor sugar control and stimulates insulin level. I have already posted one version of menthe thambuli recipe where in we soak and then grind the fenugreek seeds but here, in this recipe, we fry the seeds first, and then grind it. So, if at all you forget to soak the seeds, then you can adopt this recipe. In short, fenugreek seeds have amazing health benefits that could transform your health and change the life for the better. Even though the medicinal effects are same in both the methods, the taste has a variation.

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Brahmi plant or thimare is one of the oldest ayurvedic plants, used  in many medicines to cure some of the chronic diseases. It is believed that if brahmi is taken on a regular basis, it enhances memory power and it can cure many diseases relating to brain. One important point to consider about brahmi is that you should never fry or boil it but consume it raw or else it would loose its medicinal values. You can prepare some traditional recipes out of this brahmi like brahmi chutney, thambuli and so on which can be eaten along with rice. Here, in this recipe, brahmi leaves are ground and mixed with buttermilk and spices.

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Amla otherwise known as gooseberry ( or nellikai in kannada ) is rich in proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and so on. As amla is not available throughout the season, you will have to store it in a container after drying it in the sun. Its quality can be retained if it is dried in the shade. Gooseberry is very good for health since it has many medicinal properties. Amla being rich in fiber, helps to control the bowel movement and keeps constipation at bay. Since it contains lots of vitamin C it prevents premature  wrinkling of skin and helps to stay fit.

Tip : Scrap the amla and mix it with warm coconut oil and apply to the hair and scalp in order to stop premature greying of hair It also helps to control the dandruff.

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Basalle has many other names such as Basalle Alba, Indian spinach, Asian Spinach, Philippine Spinach, Red Vine Spinach, Creeping Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Malabar Nightshade, Alugbati, Alabati and so on.

Basalle thambuli ( South Indian Soup ) is  a very healthy side dish which goes on very well with hot rice. Basalle leaves are very rich in iron content and it is very helpful in the treatment of mouth ulcers.Regular in-take of this basalle leaves relieves constipation problems.

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Ginger is one such ingredient which occupies an important position in Indian cuisine. It is used all over the world in variety of dishes from starters to main courses and even in some desserts. Ginger biscuits are also quite famous. In many houses, the day begins with ginger tea. It is a root plant and has a lot of medicinal properties in it. Since ages, ginger has been used in the treatment of cold and cough by extracting the juice from the ginger and  by mixing  it with the honey. In case of indigestion or stomach upset,  crush the ginger into fine pieces and mix it up with buttermilk along with a dash of asafoetida and salt which gives an  immense relief.

Especially when we have a heavy meal, eating this ginger thambuli will help a lot in digestion. So, in our house, we prepare this ginger thambuli every now and then, to be fit and fine.

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Methi seeds have an important place in the condiment section. It is very aromatic and slightly bitter in taste. But, it overcomes all those bitterness because of its medicinal values. Consuming it daily will help a lot in our daily lives. It is found everywhere in India and we almost use it in all the dishes. You can either powder it or soak it and use. I always see to it that my family eats methi seeds in one way or the other. This recipe which I have shown here is a tasty thambuli ( Indian Soup ) made of methi seeds and curd. I make this dish ( menthe thambuli in kannada ) at least once in a week. The recipe goes as follows:

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Thambuli is an traditional dish from Karnataka , precisely in Malenadu areas and South Kanara regions. It hold a prime position in each and every household irrespective of rich or poor status. It also holds a primary position during functions which has become a very famous dish now, like weddings, thread ceremonious and all other functions. Varieties of Thambulis can be prepared. Mainly, this dish holds the medicinal property . As yogurt is being used in these type of dishes, it makes your body cool, relieves the human body of constipation.

Sometimes when we run out of vegetables, it is really a headache to prepare any dish. Or when you are in very much hurry or if you feel very lazy or lethargic to prepare anything, this thambuli recipe can be prepared  within no time

This dish is ideal to be consumed along with the rice. And sometimes, you can also have it plainly like a soup

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