Olan

Ingredients (Serves 10)

Ash gourd	100gm
Pumpkin	100gm
Green chillies	4nos (split the edge)
Red gram dal	1tbs (soaked in the water for about 6 hours)
Grated coconut	1/2quantity (Squeeze out 1/4cup of the milk from the coconut without adding water. Take one more cup of milk from the coconut)
Salt	to taste
Coconut oil	1tbs
Curry leaves	1sprig

Method:

Remove the covering of the ash gourd and pumpkin and cut it into small pieces.
Cook the vegetables and red gram dal in water. Add enough salt and the green chillies. When it is done, add 1cup coconut milk and boil. When it thickens well, add 1/4cup coconut milk. Bring to a boil and remove from fire. Add 1tbs coconut oil and the curry leaves and mix well.

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