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Olan (Red Lentils in Coconut Milk)



This is a recipe that i got from Amma while she was here with us. :)  Simple and delicious is the most easy way to describe it. Goes superb with Rice and a thoran.

Ingredients
  • Red gram - 1 Cup
  • Thick coconut milk - 3/4 Cup
  • Thin coconut milk - 1/2 Cup
  • Winter Melon/Kumbalanga - 3/4 Cup - Cut to small square pcs
  • Green chillies - 3
  • Salt - As required


Method
  • Pressure cook the red gram till its soft yet not mushy (Upto 4 to 5 whistles).
  • Take off the lid and continue cooking.
  • Add the melon pcs, slit green chillies and salt to taste.
  • Allow the mixture to cook till the contents of the pressure cooker become a little  concentrated.
  • Add thin coconut milk to the mixture and once its hot enough add the thick coconut milk too.
  • Let it cook for few more minutes.
  • Then its all set to be served.

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