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A vegetarian dish which is simple to cook and delicious to eat describes Ras Kalaan, which originates from the southern state of Kerala. In spite of not containing any onions, garlic, or ginger, it is yet so pleasing to the palate. In today’s recipe, I have added drumsticks, sweet potato, broccoli, and green peas. Normally, it is made using tubers like yam or potatoes. I like adding different vegetables to this, and at times have even used mushrooms, baby corn, etc. Do try this recipe, which comes together very quickly. Kalaan, a name which was so unfamiliar to me years ago, until I stumbled upon it by chance when South Indian food was a big mood with me. It was that particular year when I was cooking a lot of South Indian food. Having been born and brought up in India, I love the regional food which our great country has to offer. Back to the Kalaan, which is basically a Keralite preparation made with fresh coconut and yogurt. Its fresh and tangy taste is so refreshing, making you want to make it often. The ideal pairing for this vegetable is rice, though I prefer having it with a roti adai, rice flour roti, or paratha. Many of us have an image about South Indian food which probably consists of dosa, idli, uttapams, etc. Reality is that it is a vast platter of numerous dishes which delight the palate. So, on to the recipe. Feel free to replace any vegetables with your favourites 😊. Ingredients For Tempering Method