How long does Olan take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Olan serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Olan?

1½ cup White Pumpkin, ½ cup Black-eyed Peas, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 4 Green Chilli, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Olan?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Olan?

About 412 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Olan

Name: Olan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: ½ cup Black-eyed Peas; 1 cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1½ cup White Pumpkin, Diced; 4 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Coconut Milk, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Coconut Milk, Thick Slices; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 20 Curry leaves

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as White Pumpkin Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free Low carb

Olan, a Kerala curry of white pumpkin and black-eyed peas in coconut milk with green chillies. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Black-eyed Peas½ cup
Water1 cup
Salt1 tsp
White Pumpkin, Diced1½ cup
Green Chilli, Slit4
Coconut Milk, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Coconut Milk, Thick Slices1 cup
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Curry leaves20

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	412kcal	1648kcal
Protein	8.9g	36g
Carbohydrate	23g	93g
Fat	34g	137g
Fibre	6.6g	26g
Sugar	6g	24g

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Method

1
Wash and soak the peas for at least 5 hours. You can also soak it overnight.
Black-eyed Peas
2
In a pot, add the soaked peas and 1 cup of water and ½ tsp of salt. Boil it for 10 minutes. Check if the peas are soft, but they should not be easily mashed.
WaterSalt
3
Add the diced white pumpkin along with green chillies and ½ tsp salt. Cook until the pumpkin turns translucent, around 5 minutes.
White PumpkinGreen ChilliSalt
4
Add the thin coconut milk (2nd press) and simmer for 5 minutes.
Coconut Milk
5
Add the thick coconut milk (1st press) and turn it off as soon as it comes to a boil.
Coconut Milk
6
Add coconut oil and curry leaves on top. Cover it and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Coconut OilCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Olan take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Olan serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Olan vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Olan spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Olan?: 1½ cup White Pumpkin, ½ cup Black-eyed Peas, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 4 Green Chilli, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Olan?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Olan?: About 412 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.