Manithakkali Keerai which is called Black Night Shade is a miraculous green within numerous health and medicinal benefits. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is a rich store of antioxidants. It is found to have great use in curing mouth ulcers. It is a storehouse of Vitamin C and it also has a lot of minerals. Due to their huge medicinal qualities, they occupy an important place in Indian Medicine. It revitalizes the body and gives energy to our system to work tirelessly all through the day. It also serves as an excellent appetizer.

We have this grown in our Kitchen Garden at my native and the organically grown healthy greens are delicious when made into Sambar or Kootu. Here’s one simple recipe of kootu which combines the Moong Dhall and the Manithakkali greens which is very good for ulcer patients and people who are recovering from long term illness.

This kootu with hot steamed rice and a dollop of ghee is absolute soul food. Do try and share your feedback 🙂