Manathakkali Keerai or Black Night Shade
Manathakkali is one of the most used keerai varieties in South India which consists of leaves, flowers and tiny tomatoes which bears its name. The black or dark green coloured tiny tomatoes are edible. This keerai variety is good in taste and is known for its medicinal values in curing jaundice, chicken pox, measles etc., This also prevents skin from dryness.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES :
| Fat | : | 1.0 g |
| Calories | : | 68 |
| Water content | : | 82.1 g, |
| Protein | : | 5.9g, |
| minerals | : | 2.1g |
| Sugar | : | 8.9g, |
| Calcium | : | 410 mg |
| Phosphorus | : | 70 mg, |
| Iron | : | 20.5 mg, |
| Vitamin C | : | 11 mg |
Health Benefits:
- - Cures mouth ulcers, stomach ulcers and relieves constipation
- - Cures urinary infection and facilitates faster digestion
- - Cures pimples, acne and gives glowing skin
- - Used for piles treatment and relieving joint pains
- - Safe to consume during pregnancy for its high vitamin and nutrition content
