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Kaalan (Malayalam:കാളൻ[kaːɭan]) is aKeralite dish fromSouth India, made ofyoghurt,coconut and a raw fruitnendra kaaya or a tuber like thechena (yam).
It is very thick, which distinguishes it from a similar curry known aspulisseri, 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.
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