Olan (pronounced [oːlan]) is a dish that is part of the Kerala cuisine of South India. It is prepared from white gourd, coconut milk and ginger seasoned with coconut oil.

Olan is usually served as part of a Sadhya.
Recipe
Kerala style

Ingredients

    Black-eyed beans - 1 cup
    White pumpkin - 1 cup
    Pumpkin - 1 cup
    Green chillies - 3-4 numbers
    Coconut milk - 1½ cups
    Curry leaves - 5-6 numbers
    Oil - 1 tablespoon
    Salt

Preparation

    Soak the beans overnight.
    Pressure cook the next day until 3/4 done.
    Add chopped pumpkin, salt and slit green chillies.
    Cook with a little water.
    When the pumpkin and the beans are completely cooked, pour hot oil tempered with curry leaves into it.
    Add the coconut milk and simmer for 3–4 minutes.