Rich and creamy textured Kerala Mathanga Olan is a stewed vegetarian side dish, very popular during Sadhya celebrations. Pumpkin or mathanga pieces are stewed with Payar and served with hot rice. Kerala Mathanga Olan is unique and tasty with sliced pumpkin pieces and payar cooked in coconutmilk and garnished in coconut oil. Pumpkin is nutritious and healthy, rich in vital nutrients required for human body. You can explore a well detailed Kerala Mathanga Olan dish here that can be easily prepared at home.
For preparing Kerala Mathanga Olan, first extract thick and thin coconutmilk from the grated coconut.
:- The qty depends upon the gravy u desire.
Place the sliced pumpkin pieces along with payar, green chillies, salt and the second extract of the coconutmilk or the thin coconutmilk in a vessel and allow it to cook.