Olan | Kerala Olan with Ashgourd and Cowpea Beans
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup red cowpea beans/ chawli soaked overnight
- 500 gm ashgourd
- 1 cup thin coconut milk
- 2-3 green chillies
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 sprig curry leaves
Instructions
- Cook the cow pea beans till done. Drain and set aside.
- Peel and chop the ash gourd into medium sized pieces.
- Put the ash gourd along with the thin coconut milk, green chillies and salt into a pressure cooker and cook for one whistle. This vegetable cooks really fast.
- Allow the pressure to go by itself.
- Open and add the cooked cow pea beans. Give it a good mix and simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the thick coconut milk, mix, adjust seasoning and switch off. You shouldn't boil the mixture, it only needs to be heated or else it will split.
- Pour the coconut oil over and add the curry leaves. Keep it closed till time of serving.
Notes
Olan thickens as it sits.