Manathakkali or Milagu thakkali or wonder berry is a tiny juicy berry, and its leaves, Manathakkali keerai is a green leafy vegetable commonly available in South Indian homes. Botanical name is Solanum nigrum. It is called as Manathakkali in Malayalam, Kamanchi Chettu in Telugu, Makoy in Hindi, Kakkesappu in Kannada, and Black Nightshade in English.
The raw or ripe berries can be washed and eaten directly. The ripe Manathakkali has a sweet taste and helps alleviate stomach pains and mouth ulcers.
It helps cure liver disorders, chronic skin ailments (psoriasis and ringworm), inflammatory conditions, painful periods, fevers, diarrhoea , eye diseases, and hydrophobia. It is also recommended as a home remedy for mouth ulcers.
How to use:
Manathakkali leaves can be cooked and eaten. It is a good practice to wash the berries/leaves thoroughly before they are cooked.
Manathakkali or the green berries are used in making manathakkali kozhambu, a tasty dish.
You can also fry the dried fruits (referred as Manathakkali Vathal) in oil.
Here's an excellent recipe: http://gayathriscookspot.blogspot.in/2012/04/manathakkali-vatha-kulambu-and-simple.html
How to use:
Manathakkali leaves can be cooked and eaten. It is a good practice to wash the berries/leaves thoroughly before they are cooked.
Manathakkali or the green berries are used in making manathakkali kozhambu, a tasty dish.
You can also fry the dried fruits (referred as Manathakkali Vathal) in oil.
Here's an excellent recipe: http://gayathriscookspot.blogspot.in/2012/04/manathakkali-vatha-kulambu-and-simple.html
Ms siddharthan,
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ReplyDeletecan you tell me where I can get the seedsfor this plant. I live near detroit and want to grow the same in pots. Thanks
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Hi want to remind you about the manathakkali seed you said you can send.
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HV U GOT THE SEEDS FRO SUE ? IF NOT REPLY
DeleteI reminded Sue several times. Since there was no response I finally gave up.
DeleteTo answer your query No I did not get the seeds.
Sue, I need the seeds as well can you please send them to me too?
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Hi Satheesh,
ReplyDeleteLooks like Manathakkali is available in Triangle indian market.
Check this URL:
http://www.apnatriangle.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&id=14852&catid=3&Itemid=248&view=topic#19497
Manathakkali is Tamil Name. It is called in Malayalam as Manithakkali or Mulakuthakkali
ReplyDeleteIt's "Botanical " name not - Chemical name as written !
ReplyDeleteCorrected. Thanks Usha Bhat
DeleteYeah, Makoy is the amazing herb. The juice of this herb is commonly used to treat the fever & to alleviate pain.
ReplyDeleteYoou should try the leaves too. i have cooked them since childhood.
ReplyDeleteThe small fruit are also called Ganike hannu or Ganike kayi in Kannada depending on if they are ripe or green.
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