Kaalan
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Kaalan(Malayalam:കാളൻ[kaːɭan]) is aKeralitedish fromSouth India,made ofyoghurt,coconutand a raw fruitnendra kaayaor a tuber like thechena (yam).
It is very thick, which distinguishes it from a similar curry known as pulisseri, and more sour thanavial.[1][2]For the same reason, kaalan can last longer when stored.[2]In many preparations, more pepper and/or chillies are added to make the kaalan spicy, in addition to its signature sour taste.
Kaalan is typically served as part of theSadya.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Kalan preparation
- ^ab"Onam special: Here's what a traditional Onam sadhya consists of".The Indian Express. 13 September 2016.Retrieved13 September2016.
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