Manathakkali Vathal Kuzhambu is a flavourful South Indian dish made using Manathakkali Vathal (sun-dried black nightshade berries) in a tangy and spicy tamarind-based gravy. Here's the step-by-step cooking procedure:

Ingredients:

• Manathakkali Vathal (sun-dried black nightshade berries) – 2 tbsp
• Tamarind – 1 small lemon-sized ball
• Oil – 2 tbsp (preferably sesame oil)
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves – 10-12
• Dry red chilies – 2-3
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Sambar powder – 1-1.5 tbsp
• Asafoetida (hing) – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Water – 2-3 cups (adjust for consistency)

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