Sundakkai Vathal (Sun-Dried Turkey Berry)

Turkey Berry, Curd, Salt

Sundakkai (Turkey Berry) is marinated in curd, with salt, and sun dried till it's completely dehydrated. These sun-dried berries can be fried just before serving. Girijapaati serves Sundakkai and Manathakkali vathals with a meal at least 2-3 times a month for her family's well-being.

When combined with hot rice and ghee, Sundakkai / Turkey Berry Vathal makes for a delicious meal with a bit of crunch and is perfect on those days when time is short but you want to have a healthy homemade meal.

This Sundakkai (Turkey Berry) is regularly consumed as part of a traditional South-Indian diet as it has a host of medicinal properties & an impressive nutritional profile. Sundakkai is said to be a natural diuretic and rich in Vitamin C.

HOW TO USE:

Fry till blackish (but not burnt). Serve with hot rice, ghee, applam (papad) and keerai (spinach) or use in Vathakuzhambhu (spicy tamarind gravy).