Kerala Recipes/Sadya - Olan/Kumbalanga Olan

Olan is common sadya meal recipe in Kerala. It is simply a side dish made from cucumber together with green chillies in thick coconut milk.

Prepare Cucumber/Kumbalanga/Ilavan Olan for Lunch:

Ingredients:

• Cucumber- 1/2 Kg
• Green chillies- 4 nos
• Coconut milk (First and second)- 1 bowl each
• Salt- to taste
• Water- 1 glass
• Curry leaf- 1 string

Method:

• Cut the cucumber into thin pieces.
• Cook them with salt, curry leaves and split green chillies in a small amount of water.
• When cooking completes, add the second (thin) coconut milk. Boil well.
• Add the thick milk. Boil and allow enough drying. 
• Serve with hot rice.

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