Shunti Thambuli/Ginger Thambuli

Thambuli is a summer friendly dish thats a speciality of Dakshina kannada-Udupi parts of Karnataka. Thambuli-rice combo is usually the first course in a multi-course meal. I love thambuli so much that I can have it morning, noon and night!!!! My mom in law makes Thambuli with different ingredients- ginger, raw mango, methi seeds, onion, Bramhi. Most common among them all is Shunti (ginger) thambuli. Here's the recipe for it.

Ingredients:

1 cup Fresh grated coconut
3/4 tsp Black pepper powder
2"-3" Fresh Ginger piece
2 cups Curds
1 tsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
3-4 Curry leaves
A pinch of hing
Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Grind together grated coconut, pepper powder and ginger into a smooth paste.


2. Add curds, salt and mix well. If the mixture becomes very thick, add water to get the desired consistency.


3. Add mustard, hing and curry leaves tadka for the above mixture.


4. Serve with hot rice and enjoi!

Btw folks, I'm off to Myrtle Beach over the weekend!!! Will be back on Monday. Until then, take care!! You guys have a gr8 weekend too!!! :)