ЁЯМ┐ Greens Power Series – Part 3
Manathakkali Keerai (Black Nightshade) The Cooling Healing Green By Saranya – Dietician, Nutrition Educator, Diabetes Educator In our Greens Power Series , we explore traditional Indian greens that not only nourish but also heal. After covering Amaranth greens and Mudakathan keerai , today’s spotlight is on a lesser-known but powerful leafy green — Manathakkali Keerai (English: Black Nightshade ) — a humble plant beloved in South Indian kitchens and homes for generations. ЁЯМ┐ What Is Manathakkali Keerai? Manathakkali Keerai ( Solanum nigrum ) is a leafy green vegetable that grows easily in sunny spots and is often found in home gardens or wild fields. In English, it’s commonly called Black Nightshade , while in other Indian languages it’s known as Makoi in Hindi and Kamanchi Chettu in Telugu. This unassuming green has been a part of traditional South Indian diets for centuries — not just as food, but as nature’s m...