Manathakkali Keerai Kootu Recipe | Black Nightshade Stew

Manathakkali known as Black Night Shade is one of the nutritious greens. The green berries, ripe berries, leaves are all used to make different variety of recipes. In this recipe, we are going to use freshly plucked greens of Black Nightshade plant and concoct with coconut based spice paste along with moong dal to a delectable Kootu. We can relish this Manathakkali Kai Kootu with Rasam, Sambar or any Kuzhambu varieties.

Manathakkali Keerai Kootu Recipe

Manathakkali known as Black Night Shade is one of the nutritious greens. The green berries, ripe berries, leaves are all used to make different variety of recipes. In this recipe, we are going to use freshly plucked greens of Black Nightshade plant and concoct with coconut based spice paste along with moong dal to a delectable Kootu. We can relish this Manathakkali Kai Kootu with Rasam, Sambar or any Kuzhambu varieties.

Ingredients:

  • Manathakkali Keerai – 1 cup, chopped
  • Moong Dal – 1 tblsp
  • Urad Dal – 1 tsp
  • Black Pepper – 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Asafoetida – a pinch
  • Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Ghee – 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut – 1 tsp, grated
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions:

  • Wash the keerai and pressure cook with the moong dal till 1 or 2 whistles.
  • Ensure it does not become mushy.
  • Dry roast 1/2 tsp urad dal, pepper, cumin and asafoetida till golden brown.
  • Add grated coconut and grind to a fine powder.
  • Transfer the cooked keerai and dal mixture to a pan.
  • Add the ground powder and salt.
  • Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Fry the mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp urad dal in ghee.
  • Add to the kootu and remove.
  • Serve hot with rice.
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