Spinach Tambli

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Spinach (Palak)
• 2 tbsp Cilantro (Coriander leaves)
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
• A pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 4 Green Chilies
• 2 tsp Vegetable Oil
• Salt (to taste)
• Water (as required)

How to make Spinach Tambli:

• Boil water ands blanch the spinach in hot water for 2 minutes.
• Drain the spinach and set aside to cool.
• Place the blanched spinach leaves in a food processor.
• Add green chilies, cilantro and black pepper. Blend to a puree.
• Transfer the spinach puree to a bowl.
• Add buttermilk and enough water to form a thick consistency.
• Heat vegetable oil in a kadai.
• Add asafetida and cumin seeds. Stir fry for 10 seconds.
• Add this mixture to the spinach mixture.
• Add salt to taste and mix well.
• Serve fresh with steamed rice.