Olan

 1 lb pumpkin or squash

oil

1 tbsp garam masala

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 chiles, slit lengthways

1 large onion, halved and sliced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 14oz can black eyed peas, drained

1/2 lb tomatoes, cut into wedges

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 14oz can coconut milk

optional: 10 fresh curry leaves

Preheat oven to 400, line 2 pans with foil. Cut pumpkin into crescents about 3/4 inch wide, drizzle with oil, garam masala, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, toss to coat, arrange in a single layer, roast 30 min or until tender.

Heat oil, add mustard seeds, add chiles and onion, cook 10 min or until soft and golden. Add garlic, then beans, then tomatoes, cook a few minutes.

Add turmeric, salt and pepper, and coconut milk, then roasted pumpkin. Cook 5 min.

Add a little fried curry leaves if you want.

Source: Fresh India by Meera Sodha