Chena Kaya Kalan | sadya kalan recipe

Chena Kaya Kalan | sadya kalan recipe | katti kalan reciep with step by step pictures and video recipe. learn how to make this simpe and perfect sadya kalan. there is another version of it known as kurukku kalan where the process of thickening the buttermilk happens.

there is simple kalan made with chena/yam alone and this recipe is with yam and raw banana. while choosing raw banana it is always good to get the nendran raw banana for authentic and traditional taste in the outcome. also two important points to note is,

grind the coconut paste very very smooth and silky.
use thick and sour curd, whisk it well with fork until smooth before you add it to curry.
while adding curd switch off and let the curry cool a bit. when u add the curd to piping hot curry, it definitely curdles or at least changes the texture.
the vegetable pieces in kalan should never be mashed. it should be cooked and soft but not mashed. so use spoon or fork to mix the coconut curd with the vegetable.
use fresh homemade butter for best taste.

quick video of making kurukku kalan | katti kalan recipe

step wise pics of making the sadya kalan recipe

1.chop the raw banana and yam to bite sized pieces – wash well and soak in water until use. take it in the pan and add water, turmeric powder, pepper powder and salt. you can also mix pepper powder in water and strain it to the vegetable.

mix well and let it boil until the vegetable is soft and cooked. takes 15-20 minutes in medium heat. check by cutting a piece with spoon. it should be easily cut.