Olan –Vishu –special

Olan is a very simple traditional recipe of Kerala. Learn how to make Olan in this Vishu recipe.

Ingredients for Olan

Cow peas [vanpayar] – ½ cup

Kumbalanga [winter melon, petta] – 200gms

Green chilies – 4 [split into 2]

Coconut milk – 1 cup

Curry leaves – 2 strings

Coconut oil – 1 tbsp

Method of Preparing Vishu - special - Olan

Soak cow peas in water for 3-4 hours.  Pressure cook, the peas till soft. Peel the kumbalanga and cut into small slices. Add kumbalanga pieces, green chilies and salt into cooked cow peas and cook for 10 minutes on low flame.

Add coconut milk and boil 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add coconut oil.

Garnish with fresh curry leaves