Kaalan ( ml, കാളൻ ) is a Keralite dish from

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, made of

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and a raw fruit nendra kaaya or a tuber like the chena. It is very thick, which distinguishes it from a similar curry known as pulisseri, and more sour than

avial Avial ( ml, അവിയല്‍, pronounced ) is an Indian dish with origins in the Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Udupi regions of India. It is a thick stew of usually 13 vegetables commonly found in the Western Ghats and coconut, seasoned with c ...

.Kalan preparation
/ref> For the same reason, kaalan can last longer when stored. 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 the

Sadya Sadya ( ml, സദ്യ) is a meal of Kerala origin and of importance to all Malayalis, consisting of a variety of traditional vegetarian dishes usually served on a banana leaf in Kerala as lunch. Sadya means banquet in Malayalam. Sadya is ...

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