Ondelaga /Timare as we Udupians call it is one of the herb family plant. It is filled with loads of medicinal values. I have been preparing this tambuli for so many years and I think missed out publishing it here.
Ondelagav / Gotu Kola is called as Centella Asiatica.
ತಿಮರೆ /ಒಂದೆಲಗ or Gotu Kola is called as Bramha Manduki in Hindi, we call it as Ondelaga or Timire, (Kannada Language), in Malayalam it is called as Kodangal / Muyalcheyi, Marathi - Karinga /Karivana. In Tamil Vallarai and in Telugu - Saraswataku / Brahmi. In Urdu it is known as Brahmi Buti.
This is not a Brahmi leaf, but still people call it as Brahmi since it is full of medicinal herb. Even in other countries like, India, Malaysia, China, Africa, Shri Lanka, Vietnam and other Asian Countries. It is one of the ancient medicinal herb used to cure some of the diseases.
Gotu Kola is used for preventing hair loss, it also heals the wounds fast. It is good for skin care and soothe nervous disorders. It helps to in respiratory issues. It is filled with antioxidant properties and helps in many ways. (Removal of scars). It helps to reduce the wrinkles. It relieves the Psoriasis symptoms. It has anti- inflammatory properties and it fight bacterial infections. It helps in reducing the swelling and pains caused by inflammation. It helps in preventing Nervous Disorders. It helps in reducing the stress. It boost memory power. It helps to detoxify the body and regulates the blood pressure.
Please Note :
Pregnant women and people who are suffering from stomach upset please do not use the leaf.
Let us see the recipe Now :
This Tambuli is from Udupi and Dakshina Kannada style.
We normally do not fry or roast this leaf since all the good medicinal value is said to be disappeared once you fry/dry roast it.
Tambuli is a curd curry, actually it is done with butter milk after churning the butter. Butter Milk is naturally good for health since there is no fat in it.
Ondelaga Tambuli is heavenly to have at the beginning of the lunch. Tambuli is normally not prepared in the night, since the savoury taste causes the bad dream at night.
Let us see the recipe Now :
No Garlic or Onion is used here. This is one of the traditional dish of Brahmins/ Pure vegetarians.
Fresh Grated Coconut : 2 Tablespoons
Curd /Butter Milk : 1 Cup
To Fry :
Ghee : 1/2 Tsp
Jeera : 1/2 Tsp
Pepper Pods : 1/2 Tsp
1 Green/Red Chilly
Ingh/Asafoetida : A pinch
Curry leaves : 5 to 6 (Optional).
To Season :
Ghee : 1/2 Tsp
Jeera /Cumin seeds : 1/2 Tsp
Ingh / Asafoetida : A little
Curry leaves : 4 to 5
Salt : As required
2. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
3. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Add ghee, jeera, 5 to 6 pepper pods and fry nicely.
4. Add ingh and curry leaves. Put off the fire and put ondelaga leaves, grated coconut and mix it nicely.
5. Grind it with required salt and very little water. Shift the ready ground tambuli to a serving dish.
6. A cup of curd and mix the tambuli nicely.
7. Add jeera seasoning fried in ghee.
8. Serve with plain rice.
Time : 15 Minutes
Serves : 2 to 3
Ondelagav / Gotu Kola is called as Centella Asiatica.
ತಿಮರೆ /ಒಂದೆಲಗ or Gotu Kola is called as Bramha Manduki in Hindi, we call it as Ondelaga or Timire, (Kannada Language), in Malayalam it is called as Kodangal / Muyalcheyi, Marathi - Karinga /Karivana. In Tamil Vallarai and in Telugu - Saraswataku / Brahmi. In Urdu it is known as Brahmi Buti.
This is not a Brahmi leaf, but still people call it as Brahmi since it is full of medicinal herb. Even in other countries like, India, Malaysia, China, Africa, Shri Lanka, Vietnam and other Asian Countries. It is one of the ancient medicinal herb used to cure some of the diseases.
Gotu Kola is used for preventing hair loss, it also heals the wounds fast. It is good for skin care and soothe nervous disorders. It helps to in respiratory issues. It is filled with antioxidant properties and helps in many ways. (Removal of scars). It helps to reduce the wrinkles. It relieves the Psoriasis symptoms. It has anti- inflammatory properties and it fight bacterial infections. It helps in reducing the swelling and pains caused by inflammation. It helps in preventing Nervous Disorders. It helps in reducing the stress. It boost memory power. It helps to detoxify the body and regulates the blood pressure.
Please Note :
Pregnant women and people who are suffering from stomach upset please do not use the leaf.
Let us see the recipe Now :
This Tambuli is from Udupi and Dakshina Kannada style.
We normally do not fry or roast this leaf since all the good medicinal value is said to be disappeared once you fry/dry roast it.
Tambuli is a curd curry, actually it is done with butter milk after churning the butter. Butter Milk is naturally good for health since there is no fat in it.
Ondelaga Tambuli is heavenly to have at the beginning of the lunch. Tambuli is normally not prepared in the night, since the savoury taste causes the bad dream at night.
Let us see the recipe Now :
No Garlic or Onion is used here. This is one of the traditional dish of Brahmins/ Pure vegetarians.
Things Needed :
Ondelaga/Timire /Gotu Kola : 1 HandfulFresh Grated Coconut : 2 Tablespoons
Curd /Butter Milk : 1 Cup
To Fry :
Ghee : 1/2 Tsp
Jeera : 1/2 Tsp
Pepper Pods : 1/2 Tsp
1 Green/Red Chilly
Ingh/Asafoetida : A pinch
Curry leaves : 5 to 6 (Optional).
To Season :
Ghee : 1/2 Tsp
Jeera /Cumin seeds : 1/2 Tsp
Ingh / Asafoetida : A little
Curry leaves : 4 to 5
Salt : As required
Method :
1. Wash and clean Ondelaga Leaves. Cut the leaves and keep it for using it.
2. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
3. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Add ghee, jeera, 5 to 6 pepper pods and fry nicely.
4. Add ingh and curry leaves. Put off the fire and put ondelaga leaves, grated coconut and mix it nicely.
5. Grind it with required salt and very little water. Shift the ready ground tambuli to a serving dish.
6. A cup of curd and mix the tambuli nicely.
7. Add jeera seasoning fried in ghee.
8. Serve with plain rice.
Note :
Do not use the curd to grind tambuli. It should be either with water or butter milk. Use of curd is better to have good taste. Adding chilly while frying is optional. Tambuli should be mild spicy. Do not add more chilly.Time : 15 Minutes
