My second post for Srivalli's
Blogging Marathon is a spice mix.If you have been following my blog, you would be aware about my love for
simple spice mixes that brighten up a meal.Here is another one joining the band...
Manathakkali vatral is a commodity that is rarely being used these days.The leaves and berries of the plant called
black nightshade or manathakkali is said to have numerous health benefits.
Updated: Here are the names of this plant in other languages.
Botanical Name - Solanum Nigrum
Kannada - Kakkesappu / Kaanchekaai
Tamil / Malayalam - Manathakkali
Manathakkali vartal cleanses the internal organs and hence taking these during the post partum period is very important.
If you are new to this ingredient, here is what it looks like....
Also, this can be made at home. The procedure is very simple and can be found
here.
Mom made this simple spice mix that can be eaten with piping hot steamed rice. This is a recipe that my grandmom had prepared for my mom after I was born.So here comes a recipe straight from grandma's kitchen...