Olan Recipe Kerala Style - If you're looking for a dish that embodies simplicity, tradition, and soul-satisfying flavor, then Olan is the one for you. Part of Kerala's iconic Sadya feast, this dish is made with tender ash gourd and earthy Azuki beans, simmered in rich coconut milk. With just a handful of ingredients, this humble yet tasty dish holds a special place, and you’ll see why it's a timeless favorite once you have it!
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Why will you love this recipe?
- You only need a few handfuls of ingredients, like the payar thoran recipe or cabbage thoran.
- Very easy to make, just pressure cook all the items and add coconut milk.
- Goes well with the Sadya feast, which is popular during the festive season and on occasions.
- Makes a great combination with rice or with palappam recipe Kerala style, and rotis.
Ingredients you need
- Ash gourd
- Azuki Beans soaked in water
- Green chillies
- Coconut Milk
- Coconut oil
- Salt
Olan Recipe Kerala Style - How to make?
The main ingredients are ash gourd or white pumpkin, red azuki beans, green chilies, and coconut milk. I usually soak the azuki beans a day in advance and pressure cook them with ash gourd and green chilies for about 3 to 4 whistles till it is well done.
Once the pressure releases, open the pressure cooker and add coconut milk, curry leaves, and a spoonful of coconut oil. Voila! That's all there is to it, and it tastes great. As you can see, it has very few ingredients, and the combination of ash gourd and beans blends in so well.
- Step 1: Add soaked azuki beans, green chilies, ash gourd, and salt in a pressure cooker and cook for about 3 to 4 whistles.
- Step 2: When pressure is released, open the pressure cooker and check for doneness.
- Step 3: Add coconut milk and mix well.
- Step 4: Add curry leaves and a drizzle of coconut oil.
Some other sadhya recipes that go along well with "olan" are injipuli, Kerala avial, Kerala style beetroot pachadi, cherupayar payasam, and Vermicelli payasam.
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Olan Recipe Kerala Style
Ingredients
- 2 cups ash-gourd
- 2 cups azuki beans
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 -4 green chillies
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Soak the azuki beans overnight or for about 5 to 6 hours.
- Pressure cook the beans with chopped ash-gourd and green chillies for about 3 whistles.
- When the steam is released , add coconut milk and salt.
- Add curry leaves.
- Bring it to a boil .Add the coconut oil
- Enjoy with rice or roti, best goes with sadya or Kerala feast.
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How delicious! Red beans is one of my favorites. I am sure it makes such a wonderful combination with the ash gourd! 🙂
Thank you so much , yes indeed it's a delicious combination 🙂
Your site looks amazing Nisha! This dish looks very tasty!😋
Thank you so much Ursula for your kind feedback and happy to hear hat you like this dish!
Your welcome!😊
Wow! Looks wonderful! Great post! 🙂
Thank you so much, appreciate it!
This reminds me of an Asian dessert that we have, except we don't use chillies in it. That must give it a nice kick.
That's interesting to know Rini. This is more like a savory dish.It has mild spice and the coconut milk of course tones down the spice!
Such a wonderful pos. Love this curry
Thank you Neetha, glad you like it!
What a lovely traditional curry! I am in love with your beautiful shots.
Thank you so much Neha! So happy to hear that 🙂
Your site is awesome! My gosh your pictures are gorgeous along with the fabulous recipes! Great job!
Aww..Thank you so much Diane for your kind words. It was a little overwhelming sometime, but well worth the effort 🙂 .I appreciate your support.
It definitely was worth the effort!
👍😘 Thank you 🙏
Nice combination , looks delicious 😋
Thank you so much Ramya for your comments and support .I'm glad you love this combination .It's worth trying out ..you will definitely love it!
Wow ! I love olan, a traditional delightful curry, your photos tempt me to try in this weekend ! 🙂
Hello Megala, Thank you so much for your support and comment . I'm so glad you love it and that it inspires you to try making it. I would love to see your version as well ..
Vishu beautifully explained with this simple and delicious Plan!! Hope you had a great vishu. In between those photographs are charming..
Thank you Sumith for the kind words, appreciate it. Yes indeed very simple and yet so delicious.Vishu was well spent cooking and with family.hope you had a good one as well.