Keralan Indian · India

Olan with Ash Gourd and Coconut Milk

Name: Olan with Ash Gourd and Coconut Milk
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Keralan Indian
Ingredients: 1 medium ash gourd, peeled and diced; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste

A creamy Kerala-style vegetable stew made with ash gourd, coconut milk, and traditional spices.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them sizzle.
Add chopped onion and green chilies; sauté until onions turn golden.
Stir in turmeric powder and ash gourd; cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in coconut milk, season with salt, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until gourd is tender.

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