Kerala Olan- Onam Sadhya Recipe

Kerala Olan- Onam Sadhya Recipe-A traditional kerala sadhya recipe prepared using Ash gourd, red cow peas cooked and coconut milk.

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

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