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A refreshing yogurt-based curry from Karnataka made with medicinal Brahmi leaves. This cooling dish has a unique herbal flavor, perfect for mixing with hot rice at the start of a meal.
For 4 servings
Sauté the Brahmi Leaves
Grind the Herbal Paste
Prepare the Yogurt Base
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A refreshing yogurt-based curry from Karnataka made with medicinal Brahmi leaves. This cooling dish has a unique herbal flavor, perfect for mixing with hot rice at the start of a meal.
This south_indian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 154.6 calories per serving with 5.49g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Prepare the Tempering (Oggarane)
Combine and Serve
Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the hot ghee during tempering for an extra layer of traditional South Indian flavor.
If brahmi leaves are unavailable, a similar tambli can be made with fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, or even curry leaves for a different flavor profile.
For more heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of black peppercorns along with the cumin seeds while grinding the paste.
Replace the dairy curd with a plant-based yogurt like coconut or cashew yogurt, and use coconut oil instead of ghee for a fully vegan version.
Brahmi (Thimare) is a celebrated Ayurvedic herb known as a 'brain tonic.' It is traditionally used to enhance memory, improve concentration, and support overall cognitive function.
The use of curd (yogurt) makes this dish rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut microbiome, improve digestion, and boost immunity.
Tambli is a cooling dish, perfect for hot weather. Both yogurt and brahmi have properties that help cool the body and calm the mind, reducing stress and anxiety.
Thimare is the Kannada name for Brahmi leaves (Centella asiatica), a medicinal herb widely used in Ayurveda for its cognitive and health benefits. It is known for its slightly bitter, herbal taste.
Yes, it is very healthy. Brahmi leaves are renowned in Ayurveda for boosting memory and brain function. The yogurt base provides probiotics for gut health, and the spices have digestive benefits. It's a light, cooling, and nutritious dish.
A single serving of Thimare Tambli (approximately 175g) contains around 110-130 calories, making it a light and low-calorie side dish. The exact count depends on the fat content of the yogurt and the amount of ghee used.
Yes, you can substitute the dairy curd with a plant-based yogurt like coconut or cashew yogurt. The taste and texture will be slightly different but still delicious. Also, ensure you use coconut oil instead of ghee.
Curdling usually happens for two reasons: either the yogurt was too cold when the hot tempering was added, or the mixture was heated after adding the yogurt. Always use room temperature yogurt and never heat the tambli after the yogurt is mixed in.
Brahmi leaves can be found in Indian grocery stores, specialty markets that carry fresh herbs, or sometimes at farmers' markets. If you can't find it fresh, some stores sell it in powdered form, but fresh leaves are highly recommended for this recipe.