OLAN - PALAKKAD STYLE
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Olan is the simplest of all traditional dishes of Kerala (South
India) which is mildly spiced with subtle flavours without compromising with the tastes. A traditional Kerala Sadhya is incomplete without Olan on the menu. Olan is a creamy dish cooked with Ash Gourds, Pumpkins and
Cow Peas/Red Beans enriched in Coconut Milk. What makes this Olan recipe special is a drizzle of Coconut Oil and fresh Curry Leaves which gives a
fresh aroma.
As such, Olan is a bland dish. The objective of serving Olan in a
Sadhya is to enhance the taste of other dishes. Olan is prepared in different ways in different regions of Kerala. In the ‘Madhya
Thiruvithamkoor style’- the region comprising of Kottayam,
Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, parts of Kollam and Idukki. They add a lot of coconut milk while preparing Olan. And this Olan recipe is prepared with Ash Gourd, Pumpkin and Cow Peas/Red Beans.
However, in Palakkad Style Olan, they do not add Cows Peas/Red Beans in the recipe, just the Pumpkins/Ash Gourds & Green Long Beans
cooked along with slit Green Chillies, laced with Coconut Milk and finally served with a drizzle of Coconut Oil. Sometimes the recipe is even prepared without Coconut Milk in it. This is how my Mother makes Olan. The smell of freshly cooked Vegetables, Green Chillies, Coconut Milk and Coconut Oil makes this dish a delicacy of its own. Simply serve it as a side dish for Lunch or add it into the long list of Sadhya Dishes. Both ways this recipe does total justification with its mildly sweet taste, a note of spiciness with an overall flavour of God's Own Country.
Try this simple Palakkad Style Olan recipe which can be incorporated within 30 Minutes of time and serve it in your Onam Sadhya.
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Cuisine - Kerala (South India)
Course - Side Dish
Spice Level - Low
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 4
Author - SM
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Cuisine - Kerala (South India)
Course - Side Dish
Spice Level - Low
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 4
Author - SM
Preparation Time - 5 -10 Minutes
Cooking Time - 15 - 20 Minutes
Cooking Time - 15 - 20 Minutes
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HOW TO MAKE PALAKKAD STYLE OLAN
OLAN - PALAKKAD STYLE
INGREDIENTS:
For Palakkad Style Olan:
Yellow Pumpkin - 2 CupsLong Beans - 3/4 Cup
Green Chillies - 3-4 Nos.
Thin Coconut Milk - 1 Cup
Thick Coconut Milk - 1/2 cup
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs
Coconut Oil - 1 Tbspn
Salt - To Taste
Sugar - a Pinch(Optional)
METHOD :
For Palakkad Style Olan :
- Remove the skin from the Yellow Pumpkin.
- Cut the vegetables into 1" Cubes and keep it aside.
- Snap the Long Beans into 1" Long Pieces.
- Cook the cubed Pumpkins & Long Beans along with a dash of Salt.
- Add Green Chillies slit into two and a sprig of Curry Leaves.
- Pour Thin Coconut Milk and cook the vegetables on a medium-low flame.
- Stir the vegetables occasionally, otherwise, the Coconut Milk may curdle.
- Once the Vegetables are cooked, pour in the Thick Coconut Milk along with a pinch of Sugar.
- Cook this on a very low flame, gently stir the mixture.
- Do not allow the mixture to boil, which may curdle the Olan.
- Switch off the flame.
- Drizzle Coconut Oil and add another sprig of Curry Leaves to the Olan.
- Cover the dish and leave it aside for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
- This will help the Vegetables absorb the flavours from the Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil & Curry Leaves.
- Serve Palakkad Style Olan as one of the side dishes in a Sadhya(banquet) or serve it as a side dish along with Rice for a simple Lunch Menu.
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NOTES :
- I have used Yellow Pumpkin & Long Beans in this Olan Recipe.
- The Vegetables shouldn't be overcooked.
- Similarly, you can use either Ash gourd or Pumpkin or both the vegetables along with Long Beans in the recipe.
- Adjust the number of Green Chillies to suit your spice level.
- Olan is a mildly spiced and seasoned dish.
- The smell of Coconut Oil & Curry Leaves gives an authentic flavour to this
- recipe.
- I have used fresh homemade Coconut Milk in this recipe.
- Olan should be slightly thick & creamy. Adjust the consistency of the Olan to suit your preference.
- Can also add Cow Peas/Red Beans in the recipe & convert it into Traditional Olan Recipe.
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