Kalan – Onasadya Recipe

Kalan – Onasadya Recipe

Kalan is a flavorful dish crafted from curd or buttermilk and features vegetables such as yam and raw banana or plantain. This delicately spiced recipe from Kerala cuisine isn't just tasty but also offers a soothing and comforting experience. Additionally, it holds a place in the grand feast of the Onam sadya.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups Raw Banana (Vazhakka / Pachakaya) (cubed / diced)
  • 2 Small onion (sliced)
  • 3 Green chilli (chopped)
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp Chopped ginger and garlic (each)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Grated Coconut
  • A pinch Cumin (jeera)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 3 cups Whisked yogurt (@ room temp)
  • 3 Small onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard
  • Curry leaves
  • Salt
  • Coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the diced banana, with sliced small onion (2), chopped green chillies, ginger, garlic and salt. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer till the banana is cooked.
  • Grind together coconut, cumin and turmeric powder with 3-5 tbsp of water to a smooth paste. Start grinding with 2-3 tbsp of water and add more if required.
  • Combine the whisked yogurt and coconut paste. Remove the cooked banana from fire and add the yogurt coconut mixture. Mix well. Bring it back to fire and let it simmer. Stir continuously until steam comes from the back of the spoon, around 5-7 mins.
  • Heat oil in a small pan and crackle the mustard seeds. Add sliced small onion (3) and curry leaves. Fry it till the small onion turns golden brown. Add this to the curry.

Notes

  1. You can also use medium ripe ethakka (Kerala banana) to make this. I’ve seen some people using a combination of vazhakka and ethakka.
  2. Also, in some places chena (yam) is also added along with banana to make Kalan. The gravy tends to thicken as it rests. While reheating, it’s better to use double boiler method, otherwise it may curdle.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 548mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
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