Manathakkali Vathal (Sun-Dried Black Nightshade)

Manathakkali Vathal (Sun-Dried Black Nightshade)Black Nightshade Berries, Curd, Salt Manathakkali (Black Nightshade) has berries that look a bit like green pepper and are often referred to as milagu thakkali (pepper tomatoes). The Nishade berries are marinated in curd with salt and sun dried over a week or two. The marinating and drying processes are alternated till the curd is all soaked up. Finally the Manathakkali berries are sun dried till they are completely dehydrated. Manathakkali vathal is

A special buttery version of Girija Paati's famous Ribbon Pakoda

medium spicy and with a hint of the natural sweetness of coconut

A Hint of Curry Leaf

Mash rice along with Narthangai

Kerala Banana

have it with a glass of chai on a rainy evening

Cracked black pepper

crunchy-munchy is a hot favourite among children and adults and is often consumed as a school snack

Milk Powder

Girija Paati’s Uppu Nellikai combines the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric

the all-time favourite Bisibela Bath

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