Tora leaves known as Taikilo in Konkani, Takla in Marathi and Togate soppu in Kannada are a seasonal delicacy. Found abundantly during the monsoons, the tender leaves are used in a variety of preparations. As the season ends, the leaves lose their tenderness and become slightly bitter.
Here is a Tambli prepared from the tender leaves.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup very tender tora leaves
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup grated coconut
2 tsps cumin seeds
1/4 tsp pepper corns
1 green chilly chopped
1 tsp oil
For seasoning:
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
Method:
Wash and clean the tora leaves. Heat one teaspoon oil in a pan and roast the leaves, chilly, pepper and cumin together. Tip it into a blender along with the coconut and salt and grind to a smooth paste.
Transfer it to a serving bowl, add buttermilk and 1/4 cup water. Heat two teaspoons oil in a pan. Drop in the cumin seeds and when they crackle tip them into the tambli.
Serve it chilled over rice.
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