Kumbakonam Kadappa

 By Sujatha Bhaskaran 

This is a popular South Indian side dish for Idli or Dosa mainly in Tanjore District.

Dals used: Yellow Moong dal, roasted Chana dal

Ingredients:

2tbsp oil

One cup onion 

1 inch cinnamon stick

2/3 cloves

2 Bay leaves

1tsp Cumin seeds

3/4 pods of garlic

Ten curry leaves

5 boiled potatoes 

One and half cups of boiled yellow Moong dal

To grind

1 cup of grated coconut

12 cup of roasted chutney dal

3 green chillies

3 pods of garlic 

1and half teaspoon fennel seeds

One and half teaspoons poppy seeds

Coriander for garnishing

Method

1. In a pan add three table spoons of oil

2. Add spices- bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, crushed garlic, curry leaves

3. Once they splutter add chopped onions

4. Once the onions turn golden brown add mashed potatoes and boiled moong dal.

5. To this add the ground mixture

6. Add salt to taste and mix well

7. Add water if necessary. 

8. The consistency should be semi solid

9. Bring it to a boil and garnish with coriander leaves.

10. Serve hot with Idli or dosa