Kerala Olan- Onam Sadhya Recipe

Kerala Olan

Ash gourd and Red cowpeas in coconut milk
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4 to 5
Ingredients:

1. Vanpayar / Red gram /cowpeas – 1/4 cup
2. Ash gourd /Kumbalanga ,cubed- 1 cup
3. Green chilies,sliced- 3 to 4( or according to taste)
4. Water ( or thin coconut milk)- as required
5. Thick coconut milk – 1 cup
6. Curry leaves- few
7. Coconut oil- as required
8. Salt – to taste

Instructions:

Soak the cowpeas /vanpayar in plenty of water for about 8 to 10 hours or overnight.Cook until tender,drain and keep aside.

In a manchatti /clay pot cook the ash gourd ,green chilies ,salt and sufficient amount of water( or thin coconut milk).When it is done add the cooked cowpeas and mix gently.

Now add the thick coconut milk and mix well.Do not boil.Switch off the stove,  add 1 tsp coconut oil  and curry leaves.Add more salt if required.Serve with rice.

NOTE

• Adjust the number of green chilies according to your taste.