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Rasakaalan Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kerala cuisine
Keyword: curry for rice, onam, vegetables
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp raw rice
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek
  • 3/4 tsp peppercorns
  • 5 red chilies
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin - chopped
  • 1 cup drumstick - chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped raw banana
  • 1 cup chopped ash gourd
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup tamarind water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp jaggery
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 red chilies - for tempering
  • 1 sprig curry leaves - for tempering

Instructions

  • Dry Roast Spices: Dry roast raw rice, fenugreek, and peppercorns in a pan until the rice pops.
  • Grind Masala: Blend the roasted spices with red chilies, grated coconut, and curry leaves to a fine paste.
  • Cook Vegetables: In a mud pot, combine chopped pumpkin, drumstick, raw banana, ash gourd, turmeric powder, tamarind water, salt, and water. Cover and cook until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add Masala Paste: Stir in the coconut masala paste and boil for 5 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  • Sweeten: Add jaggery and boil for 2 more minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Incorporate Buttermilk: Stir in buttermilk quickly to smoothen the texture. Adjust salt if needed.
  • Prepare Tempering: Heat coconut oil in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds, red chilies, and curry leaves. Once they crackle, pour the tempering over the curry and close the lid.
  • Serve: Let the Rasakaalan rest before serving hot with your Onam Sadhya.

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