Olan Simple And Easy
A traditional Kerala Sadya dish that carries the flavours of coconut, yogurt, and carefully balanced spices. Each component of the feast has its role, and this one brings a quiet, essential balance to the banana leaf.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Yellow pumpkin Mathanga
- 250 g Ash gourd (Kumbalanga)
- 50 g Long runner beans — cut into 1” pieces, achinga
- 100 g Chembu small ones
- 25 g Green chillies — slit
- 1/4 Of one Coconut
- 4 tbsp Coconut oil
- Curry leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Olan, first peel the skin off all the vegetables and cut them into small pieces.
Step 2
Add all the vegetables along with green chillies and salt in boiling water.
Step 3
Allow it to cook.
Step 4
Extract 1 cup of thick coconut milk or 1st extract from the grated coconut.
Step 5
When the vegetables are fully cooked, add the thick coconut milk followed by curry leaves and coconut oil.
Step 6
Heat it through.
Step 7
Do not boil it after adding coconut milk.
Step 8
Remove Olan from flame.
Tip
Taste as you go. Recipes are guidelines — your palate is the final judge. Adjust salt, sourness, and heat to what tastes right to you.
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