Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Olan

Olan


Olan is a dish that is part of the Kerala cuisine of South India. It is prepared from white gourd, coconut milk and ginger seasoned with coconut oil. Olan is usually served as part of Onam sadhya.

Ingredients
Kumbalanga (Ash gourd) – 1 medium
Pumpkin pieces – 1 cup Green chillies (split) – 6 no. Coconut milk – 1 cup Van Payar (Red oriental beans) – ¼ cup (cooked) String beans Curry leaves Salt Coconut oil – 3 tsp

Preparation Method

In a pan, boil red oriental beans with salt. Put kumbalanga (ash gourd) and pumpkin cut into cubes. To this, add string beans and green chillies. Stir a bit and pour some water. Cover the pan and cook for five minutes. Remove the lid. Stir gently. Now add salt and curry leaves. Stir a bit. Add to this, coconut milk and mix well. Pour some oil. Stir again.


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