Olan

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Olan is a dish that is part of the Kerala cuisine, (south India). It is prepared of pumpkin, coconut milk and ginger seasoned with coconut oil.

Olan is usually served as part of a Sadhya.

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[edit] Recipe

[edit] Method 1

[edit] Kerala style

Ingredients

Preparation

  • Soak the beans overnight.
  • Pressure cook the next day till 3/4th done.
  • Add chopped pumpkin, salt and slit green chillies.
  • Cook with a little water.
  • When the pumpkin and the beans are completely cooked, pour hot oil tempered with curry leaves into it.
  • Add the coconut milk and simmer for 3–4 minutes.

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