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Kaalen - It is a preparation of vegetables in yoghurt with thick gravy. Sliced plantains known as nenthra-kaya and yams (chena) are boiled in water with salt and chillies.

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Date Added:	July 4, 2008	Season:	Every Day
Category:	Sides / Condiments	Prep. Method:
Calories:		Dish Type:	Vegetable
Serves:	4	Cuisine:	Kerala
Prep. Time:	15 mins

Rating: (2)

Kaalen - Ingredients:

Yam sliced into small pieces  100gm
Small raw banana 1 nos
Green chillies (slit the edge)3nos 
Mashed yogurt (without water) 1/2litre 
Grated coconut 	1/2quantity
Cumin seeds 1/2tbsp
Pepper powder 1tbsp
Water 1cup
Turmeric powder 1/4tsp
Salt to taste 
Fried and powdered fenugreek 1/2tsp
Ghee 3tsp
Dried chilli (split into 2) 2nos
Mustard 1 tbsp 
Ghee 	1tbsp 
Curry leaves 1sprig

Kaalen - Directions:

Remove the skin of the plantain and slice it into small pieces.
Grind the coconut and cumin to a smooth paste without adding water. Keep it aside.
Dissolve the pepper powder in 1/2cup of water and strain it through a clean cloth. Cook the vegetables in this water. Add the turmeric powder and salt. Stir well. When the water dries, add 1tsp ghee. Pour the yogurt and mix well. Lower the flame. When the curd boils and becomes dry and thick, add the grinded coconut mixture and fenugreek powder into it. Stir well. Brings to a boil and remove from fire. Season with mustard, dried chillies and curry leaves.

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