kootu

Manathakkali Kootu

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Manathakkali ( black nightshade) is good home remedy for mouth sores. This dish is made with the leafy veggie and kuduthi ( the water used to wash the rice before cooking. The second wash water preferred for the dish)

Ingredients

  • Manathakkali Leaves 1 bunch washed & chopped
  • Onions 1-2 finely chopped
  • Tomato 1-2 finely chopped
  • Kuduthi about 1/2 – 1 cup
  • Green chillies 1-2 slit
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Cumin seeds
  • Oil (preferably gingelly oil) about a teaspoon or two

Get Cooking

  1. Heat oil, add cumin seeds and slit green chillies. Sauté for a minute or two.
  2. Add the chopped onions. Sauté till the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes. Toss around till the tomatoes are cooked
  4. Add the chopped leaves, turmeric powder and salt. Toss around.
  5. Pour in the kuduthi ( just enough to cover the leaves and not make it watery).
  6. Cook till it boils. Serve with rice.