One of the dishes that is made quite often in Kerala homes is Olan. Made using Pumpkin or Yellow Pumpkin or using both. Black eyed beans either the while ones or the black ones (karamani) is also used in typical Olan. I have also seen thin long pieces of carrot or beans also in some people's cooking. But my preference is just plain yellow pumpkin. The sweetness it gives out when it is blended with green chilly and coconut is quite enticing.