Friday 14 June 2013

B12 Pachadi (Manathakkali Keera Pachadi)



Many of us don't find greens as grasping as other food items, but try this greens and you'll definitely change your opinion. This green the Manathakalli keera or less known as The Black Nightshade is very rich in Vitamin B12 that many women lack these days. So here is a tasty recipe to increase you B12 levels...


B12 Pachadi (Manathakkali Keera Pachadi)

Ingredients 
Manathakkali Keera 2 to 3 handful
Curd one tbsp
Grated coconut 2 tbsp 
Salt to taste

For the seasoning
Cooking Oil - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
Asafoetida one pinch

Green chillies 2 to 3 numbers as per size

Preparation 
Wash well the keera 2 to 3 times in water.

Method
In a Frying pan put 1 teaspoon of cooking oil and fry the ingredients listed for seasoning.
Then add the keera and fry. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the raw taste disappears.
Now switch off the flame and add grated coconut with the mixture.
Wait till the fried items come to room temperature.
Put them all into a mixer jar and grind.
Now add curd, salt and enough water in the mixer jar and grind to paste.
Transfer to a serving vessel.
Now the dish is ready to serve.

This pachadi is a good side dish for Idly or dosa and rice.









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