Kalan is an integral part of the Onasadhya.It is a mixture of the vegetables and curd.
Ingredients
Elephant Foot Yam | 150gm |
Raw Nendran | 2 |
Coconut | 1 |
Curd | 2cups |
Pepper Powder | 2tsp |
Cumin Seeds | 1/2tsp |
Turmeric Powder | 1/2tsp |
Chilly Powder | 1/4tsp |
Fenugreek | 1tsp |
Mustard Seeds | 1tsp |
Red chillies(whole) | 5 |
Coconut Oil | 2tbs |
Curry Leaves | 2 sticks |
Salt | To taste |
Method
Cut the vegetables into medium sized pieces.Cook with turmeric powder,salt and pepper powder.When water is completely absorbed add the curd and by stirring cook until no water is left.Grind the coconut, chilly powder and cumin seeds to a very fine paste.Add this to the vegetable mixture and mix well. When it is about to boil remove from heat.Season it with mustard seeds,fenugreek seeds,curry leaves and red chillies in coconut oil.