In Kerala, ashgourd is essential during a feast. This recipe is a stew in coconut milk with Kumbalanga(ashgourd) and Vanpayar (Red cowpeas), In Tamil, it is Pooshanikkai and Karamani respectively.
Pooshanikkai (Ash gourd) - 1/4 kg.
Karamani (Red cowpeas) - 1/8 cup
Green chillies(slit) - 4
Coconut milk (Thick 1st extract) - 1/2 cup
Green chillies(slit) - 4
Coconut milk (Thick 1st extract) - 1/2 cup
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
Wash and soak karamani in water overnight.
Salt - to taste
Coconut oil - 2 tsp.
Coconut oil - 2 tsp.
METHOD:
Pressure cook karamani in a cup of water alongwith salt till soft. Drain completely.
Peel ashgourd and dice into cubes, add green chillies , salt and cook till soft. (NOTE: Use very little water for cooking the ashgourd as it has a tendency to release water while cooking. Do not overcook the ashgourd as it will lose its shape). Add drained karamani and boil for a while. Pour in coconut milk, simmer the stove and allow it to boil for a minute.
Peel ashgourd and dice into cubes, add green chillies , salt and cook till soft. (NOTE: Use very little water for cooking the ashgourd as it has a tendency to release water while cooking. Do not overcook the ashgourd as it will lose its shape). Add drained karamani and boil for a while. Pour in coconut milk, simmer the stove and allow it to boil for a minute.
Switch off the stove and mix in coconut oil & curry leaves while hot.
Kerala special olan is ready to serve.
Hi Shanthi welcome back. Delicious lip smacking olan recipe.
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delicious looking curry..
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ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and flavourful with the coconut milk added
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ReplyDeleteThe olan looks yummy but in our version we dont add any coconut milk. Its only veggies and red cow peas and then curry leaves, chillies and coconut oil. this mist be interesting too!
Shobha
Love the color of the olan..I bought ashgourd but don't have the cowpeas..shall try it with black eyed peas or red beans. Thanks!
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