Kumbakonam Kadappa

Kadappa is a side dish for Idly. Though it goes well with dosa and chappathi also, the traditional combination is Idly and Kadappa!

Ingredients

Payittham paruppu/Moong dal - 1 cup
Potato - 2
Onion - 1 medium size
Tomato - 1 small size
Green chillies - 2 or 3 nos
Garlic - 6 pods
Grated coconut - 1 cup
Dhaniya powder - 2 tsp
Saunf/Perunjeeragam - 1 tsp
Khus khus/poppy seeds - 1 tsp
Cloves, Cinnamon, Caradamom - 2 each
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves
Oil
Salt

Method

1. Pressure cook the moong dal and mash it well.
2. Boil the potatos, peel them and mash them coarsely, the way you would do for poori masala.
3. Grind coconut, dhaniya powder, saunf and khus khus to a smooth paste.
4. Slice the onions and tomatoes length wise. Finely chop the garlic. Slit the green chillies.
5. Heat oil in a kadai. Add cinnamon, cloves and caradamom and let them splutter. Add curry leaves.
6. Add onions, garlic and green chillies. Saute till onions turn translucent. Add tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
7. Add the coconut paste and required water. Add salt and let it come to a boil.
8. Add the mashed potatoes and the moong dal. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 mins.
9. Remove from stove and add lemon juice. Stir well and serve with hot idlis!!