Kumbakonam Kadappa Recipe- Sidedish for Idli Dosa
Kumbakonam Kadappa- a potato and moong dal stew that pairs well with Idli, Dosa and Aapam
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Moong Dal 3 tbsp
- 2 largish potatoes
- Coconut oil or any veg oil 1.5 tbsp
- Onion 1 large chopped finely
- Ginger 1 tsp chopped finely
- Curry leaves a few
- Bay leaf 1
- Cloves 1
- Cinnamon 1/2" piece
- Mustard seeds 1 tsp
- Urad dal 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- To grind together -
- Fresh grated coconut 2 tbsp
- Pottu kadalai roasted gram dal 1 tbsp
- Garlic cloves 2
- Green chili 3
- Fennel seeds 1 tsp
- Water 1/4 cup.
Instructions
- Pressure cook peeled potatoes and moong dal in 3/4 c water along with a pinch of turmeric separately for 3 whistles.
- Let the pressure release on its own.
- Once done, mash the potato and dal well. Set aside.
- Grind together coconut, pottu kadalai, garlic, green chili and fennel to a smooth paste adding 1/4 c water.
- Heat a pan with oil. Add bay leaf, clove, cinnamon and pop the mustard seeds.
- Add urad dal next.
- Now add ginger.
- Quickly add onions and curry leaves and cook till onions are just pink and soft. DO NOT BROWN THE ONIONS AT ANY COST.
- Now, add the cooked dal along with the water. Give it a good mix.
- Add mashed potatoes next along with salt and mix well.
- Add 1/2 c of water. Simmer for 2-3 mins.
- Add the ground paste at this stage and mix well.
- Simmer on medium flame for about 4-5 mins.
- Once done garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges by the side.
For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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