Manthakali or Black nightshade - it has got a tiny fruit almost purplish in colour is eaten as it is whereas the raw ones are used for making curry. The raw ones are put in curd and salt and sun dried which is called Manathakali Vathal. This vathal is stored and can be fried whenever you want.
The leaves are also having lots of medicinal value it is believed that it cures the stomach related ailments. For your ready referene, here is the link for the healthbenefits of this plant and the fruit. : manathakali-plant-and-its-benefits.html.
The leaves sambhar is made as you make the normal sambhar so there is no tension. Instead of using vegetables, we are using the leaves here.
Link for Manathakali soup, Manathakali Vathalkuzhambu
The leaves are also having lots of medicinal value it is believed that it cures the stomach related ailments. For your ready referene, here is the link for the healthbenefits of this plant and the fruit. : manathakali-plant-and-its-benefits.html.
The leaves sambhar is made as you make the normal sambhar so there is no tension. Instead of using vegetables, we are using the leaves here.
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| manathakali leaf sambar with ragidosa |
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| manathakali leaves |
