OLAN
Ingredients
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Bottlegourd, ashgourd or green pumpkin - ½ kg
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Green plantain - 1
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String beans - 50 g
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Coconut milk - 1 cup
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Green chillies - 8
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Salt - to taste
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Cooking oil - 1 tbsp
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Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
Method
Cut the bottlegourd / pumpkin into thin square pieces. Peel the green plantain and cut into thin rounds. Cut the string beans into 1 inch pieces. Slit the green chillies. Cook the above vegetables with just enough water and salt.When the vegetables are cooked and the water has evaporated, add the coconut milk and boil. Season with cooking oil and curry leaves.
In Kerala, Olan is a must for the Onam festival.