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Kurukku Kalan

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Kurukku Kalan

Description

Kalan is a very traditional Keralite dish prepared using yogurt, coconut and vegetables. It is always a part of Onam Sadhya.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 2 nos raw banana :peeled and cubed
  • 1 cups yam,peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups sour curd
  • 1 cups coconut,grated
  • 2 nos green chili
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 5 nos pepper
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 4 nos garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 3 nos red chili
  • 2 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 tsp coconut oil

Directions

  • Pressure cook chopped and cubed raw banana and yam with one cup water, chili powder, 1/2tsp turmeric powder and 1tsp salt.
  • Grind grated coconut, 1/2tsp turmeric powder, garlic, cumin seeds, pepper and green chili. Make it a fine paste.
  • Transfer the boiled vegetable in to a clay pot to make traditional kerala Kalan. Leave it for some time to cool.
  • Add coconut paste and curd at same time. mix it well and cook till the gravy is very thick and cover the veggies. Add salt to taste. (Cook in low flame for 5-6min.)
  • For thadka, Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add red chillies, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves. Pour over the Kalan and close the clay pot with a lid. Serve hot.
Parvathy Rakesh

Parvathy Rakesh

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