Olan

For those who need a less spicy dish - You have a special dish in sadya -  Olan

Ingredients (Serves 5 to 6 people)

Vanpayar(Red Cow peas/ Black eyed bean/ Red gram): 1/2 Cup
Elavan(Ash guard): 1 Cup
Green Chiili: 2 - 3
Thick coconut milk: 1/2 Cup
Coconut Oil: 1 Table Spoon
Curry Leaves
Water: As Required
Salt: As Required

Preparation time: One night
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Method

Soak vanpayar(Red Cow peas/ Black eyed bean/ Red gram) over night
Cook the vanpayar(Red Cow peas/ Black eyed bean/ Red gram) and elavan(Ash guard) adding sliced green chilly and salt
Once this cooks well add the coconut milk
Blend well and just heat it in low flame.  Do not boil after adding coconut milk
Switch off the flame and add curry leaves and pour the coconut oil on top