Manathakkali Vathal – 100 g

Manathakkali Vathal or Vattal is a sun-dried vegetable which can be stored for over a year. They are deep fried and served as an accompaniment along with rice and rasam or sambar. They are also used in some gravy preparations instead of vegetables. We use them to make some Vathal Kolambu or simply deep fry them in cooking oil and use it as a side dish for all food. You can easily make this at home and easily stock it in an airtight container for up to an year