Olan Recipe Kit Recipe

About this recipe

Discover the authentic flavors of Kerala with our Olan Recipe Kit, a traditional vegetarian dish made with tender ash gourd, pumpkin, and protein-rich cowpeas, all simmered in creamy coconut milk and aromatic curry leaves. This wholesome and mildly spiced dish is perfect for a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Easy to prepare and rooted in South Indian cuisine, it brings a taste of home to your table. Order your Olan Recipe Kit now on the AnyFeast app or website and enjoy effortless cooking!

Ingredients

• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 200 g Yellow Pumpkin
• 3 Kg Petha White/Ash Gourd(3 Kg-4.5 Kg)
• 50G Green Chilies
• 1 l Refined Soyabean Oil
• 200 g Table Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse 1/2 cup of cowpeas (red or black-eyed beans) and soak them in water for 6-8 hours. Drain and pressure cook with 1 1/2 cups of water and a pinch of salt for 4-5 whistles until soft. Set aside.
2. 2. Rinse and peel 100g of ash gourd and 100g of pumpkin. Cut them into small cubes of approximately 1-inch size.
3. 3. In a pot, add the cubed ash gourd and pumpkin. Pour in 1 cup of water and 1/4 tsp of salt. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
4. 4. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the boiled cowpeas to the pot. Mix gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
5. 5. Add 1/2 cup of thick coconut milk and stir carefully. Cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the coconut milk does not boil. Adjust salt as needed.
6. 6. Turn off the heat and drizzle 1 tbsp of coconut oil over the dish. Add a few fresh curry leaves for aroma and flavor. Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.