Olan

Ingredients:

Kumbalanga/Ash gourd/Winter melon - 1 cup, small cubes
Green chilly - 2 , slit lengthwise
Vanpayar/ Red gram - a handful
Thick coconut milk - 1 cup
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Cook ash gourd and green chillies with enough water till ash gourd is soft , yet retains its shape.
2. Pressure cook vanpayar for 1-2 whistles with enough water and salt.
3. Add the cooked vanpayar to the cooked ash gourd and mix well.cook for a minute or two.Now add coconut milk, coconut oil and curry leaves and switch of the flame.

Mix well and serve hot with rice.