KUMBAKONAM KADAPPA

As the name implies,this dish is prepared in Kumbakonam/ Tanjore. This dish has a subdued flavour and served as an accompaniment for idli and dosa.

 

 

INGREDIENTS TO GRIND

COCONUT GRATINGS- 1 CUP

FENNEL SEEDS- 1 TSP

GREEN CHILLIES- 3 NOS

GARLIC CLOVES- 3 NOS


OTHER INGREDIENTS

MOONG DAL SPLIT-- 1 CUP

POTATOES- 3 MEDIUM SIZE.

SALT TO TASTE.

ONION- 2 NOS

GREEN CHILLIES- 2 NOS

CINNAMON- 1 PIECE

BAY LEAF- 1 NO

OIL- 1 TBSP

CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES- FOR GARNISHING


METHOD

Wash,peel and chop potatoes and keep it aside.

In a pressure cooker add moong dal,chopped potatoes,salt and  cook for three whistles and switch off.

After cooling,remove the cooker lid and slightly mash the potatoes.

Grind coconut gratings,fennel seeds,green chillies and garlic cloves to fine paste using little water and keep it aside.

In a pan add oil, When it is hot,add cinnamon piece,bay leaf,sliced onions,slit green chillies and saute till the onions turn translucent. Add 1 tbsp water and allow it to boil for few minutes.

Over this add steamed contents,coconut paste and simmer in mild heat till the coconut mixture blends well.

At last add chopped coriander leaves and serve.