Kurukku Kaalan - Onam Special Series No 5 | Indian Mom's Kitchen

This dish made of raw Bananas or Yam is one of the many dishes that make up the Onam Sadya. Here is how you can make it at home.

Ingredients:
2 raw Kerala Bananas
1 cup Yoghurt (Dahi)
1 cup grated Coconut
1 tsp Peppercorns
2 Green Chillies
1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds
3 dry red Chillies
3 tbsp Coconut Oil
Curry leaves
Salt to taste

Method: In a pan or earthen pot put in the peeled Bananas along with Turmeric powder, few Curry leaves, Salt and enough water to cook the Bananas. Once the Bananas are cooked there should be no excess water.
In a blender grind the grated Coconut, Peppercorns, Cumin seeds and Green Chillies with a little water to make a smooth paste.
Add this ground Coconut paste to the cooked Bananas and stir well. Cook for a few minutes. if needed add Salt. Finally, add the whisked Yoghurt and simmer for 2 minutes. Take care not to boil the Kaalan.
In another pan, heat Oil and add the Mustard seeds, broken Red Chillies. Fenugreek seeds and a few Curry leaves. Pour this seasoning over the Kaalan and serve hot. The Kaalan should be of thick consistency.

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