Manathakkali Vathal is a sun dried version of the green berries of the Manathakkali plant.It is called ‘Black Night Shade’ in English. Manathakkali Vathal Kuzhambu is a famous vegetarian side dish from Southern, India and it is usually served with some rice and appalams. I have used home made spices to make this kuzhumbu.
Manathakkali Vathal Kuzhambu
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- Manathakkali Vatthal /Black nightshade - 2 tbsp
- Tamarind - a lemon sized ball
- Sambar Powder - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Red chillies - 2
- Curry Leaves- 1 sprig
- Grated Jaggery - 1 tbsp
- salt to taste
- Sesame Oil/Cooking Oil - 2 tbsp
Instructions
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Soak the tamarind for 15 minutes in some warm water. Now strain the water in a separate bowl by removing the pulp.
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Heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan and add Manathakkali Vatthal. Saute them for a minute on low flame, remove from the pan and keep it aside in a bowl.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same pan and add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add fenugreek seeds and asafoetida, red chillies and curry leaves and saute for few seconds.
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Add sambar powder and saute for few seconds. Add tamarind water and mix it well.
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Add manathakkali, salt to taste, 1 cup of water, grated jaggery and bring it to boil.
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Lower the flame and let it simmer until the gravy thickens and lets out oil.
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Remove from stove, transfer it into a serving bowl and serve it with hot rice along with chips and papad.
Tasty traditional curry