KERALA FOOD ITEMS:KALAN (MORU CURRY)

Ingredients

Chopped yam -1 cup
Raw banana - 1 medium

Sour curds -3 cups

Coconut (fresh) -1/2 no..

Green chillies -5-6 nos

Red chillies -2 nos.

Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon

Cumin seeds -1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds -1 teaspoon

Fenugreek seeds -1/2 teaspoon

Oil -2 tablespoons

Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Method

Grind the coconut, cumin seeds and green chillies to a fine paste. Beat the curds well and mix in the ground paste. Keep aside. Peel and cube the banana. Pressure cook the vegetables with 1 cup water, salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder till the vegetables are done. Simmer on a low heat for 3 minutes. Add the curds and simmer further for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, red chillies, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves. When the seeds start spluttering, pour over the cooked vegetables. Serve hot