Kaalan was not something that was very commonly made at home, even though other similar preparations like Pulisseri and Mor Kuzhambu was a daily affair. I used to love the Kaalan that a friend of mine used to bring for lunch at school and also used to devour it at wedding feasts. But somehow it never occurred to me to ask Amma to make it at home – she would have, if I had asked her – i just somehow assumed it is not something we make at home! Silly, yeah! Kaalan is soo very easy to make and is an ultimate comfort food with some rice and any spicy vegetable stir fry on the side. Even though I have used plantains here a variety of other vegetables like cucumber, winter melon, yam etc can also be used.
| 2 unripe plantains – it is ok even if they are a little ripe, it will render a subtle sweetness to the dish – top and bottom chopped off and skin cleaned (not peeled) and cut into cubes 1 tsp red chilli / cayenne powder 1/2 turmeric powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 3/4 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 cup plain yogurt + 1/2 cup sour cream salt, to tasteFor tempering: 1/2 tsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 4-5 curry leaves 2-3 dried red chillies |
In a sauce pan, add about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water, plantains (or whatever vegetable you are using), red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder with the salt and bring to a boil. Lower the temperature to medium and let the plantains cook for a while. Let some of the water evaporate as well. Grind together the coconut, cumin seeds and yogurt + sour cream to a very smooth paste and add it to the saucepan once the plantains are soft. Give it one quick mix and when it just about to come to a boil, lower the temperature to low and let it simmer for a couple of mins. Do not let it boil or else the yogurt will curdle. In a smaller saucepan, heat the oil for tempering and add the mustard seeds to it. Once the mustards seeds splutter add the rest of the ingredients for tempering. Pour them all onto the prepared coconut-yogurt gravy. Serve hot with some rice, veggies and pappadams.
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Kaalan looks mouth watering.
Wow… wonderful combination.. Awesome..
.. Nice clicks too.
Kaalan is new to me…seems very tempting…
snap is really tempting..
pazham pulissery was my previous post.. 
Tempting clicks, looks tasty!
very delicious to have with rice.
My all time fav..Ithundengil pinne chorinu vere onnum venda…
Beautiful pictures! This kalan is new to me..I have never seen coriander powder being used in a kalan before..
Thanks guys!
Yummy Team – thats just my own addition..i like that extra flavor it gives!
The coriander powder is an interesting touch!
very new to me dear
Delicious Kalan..beautiful pictures..
Very new recipe for me..Thx for sharing..Will surely love experimenting thsi in my kitchen
WOw ! you are so good in taking pictures of your yummy recipes….Tempting clicks and very nice presentation.
Deepa
http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.com/
beautiful clicks. Love t recipe.
this is a lovely authentic recipe, will try it out soon. is it ok substitute coconut oil w/any other oil? http://recipegrabbag.blogspot.com/
creamy n delicous
Such a beautiful dish, gorgeous click..
Dear,
That plantain in yogurt gravy looks divine. It looks similar to avial but with just one veggie.
Slurp!! Gorgeous pics and Yummy curry. Love the idea of adding sour cream.
I like the first pic. Looks so hearty and comforting!
superchef, never heard of this recipe name. But, sounds super yummy and I don't keep plantains at home, so will try it with some other vegetable. Thanks for the post.
Kaalan looks so rich and creamy…lovely picture
Yummy Curry and beautiful clicks…
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Beautiful colors and such a lovely collection of ingredients!
manju, i too love kaalan. somehow , i make it only for special, traditional feasts like vishu or onam.
Curry looks very rich and creamy!
For the love of coconuts,I have try this delish dish
This plantain curry looks very delicious.I really like the way you explain your dishes and the articles you present.I would like to share an award with you,please come and collect it from my blog.
Thanks,
Kiran(http://kiranjay.blogspot.com)
it looks delicious n yummy !!!
Thanks everyone!
R – yes, you can substitute any other oil for the coconut oil.Its just that coconut oil has this unique flavor that I associate with Kerala cuisine that I use it always
This presentation makes me hungry!
it looks very wonderful and also tasty to eat a cup of this liquid but creamy yogurt, also knowing this recipe I would like to see prepared at home I know that everybody is going to be very fascinated with this.
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