Kumbakonam Kadappa Recipe - South Indian Style Lentil and Potato Stew

Step 1: To begin making the Kumbakonam Kadappa Recipe, wash and pressure cook the moong dal with enough water for 2 whistles using a pressure cooker

Step 2: Once its cooked, mash it well and keep aside

Step 3: Similarly, cook the potatoes using a pressure cooker for 2 whistles

Step 4: Once it is cooled, peel the skin and mash it to a coarse texture

Step 5: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok on medium heat, add the sliced onion and saute until it turns translucent

Step 6: Add the tomatoes and green chillies and saute until the tomatoes are half cooked

Step 7: Add the cooked mashed dal and the potatoes

Step 8: Simmer for 5 minutes

Step 9: Now make a smooth paste of grated coconut, garlic cloves, fennel seeds and green chilli adding little water using a mixer grinder

Step 10: Add this coconut spice paste to the simmering moong dal and potato curry

Step 11: Mix well and simmer for 2 more minutes and switch off the flame

Step 12: Now heat oil in a tadka pan, add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf and it release its flavours into the oil

Step 13: Add the mustard and cumin seeds and let it crackle

Step 14: Add the curry leaves and let it splutter as well

Step 15: Pour this tadka over the prepared stew, add the lemon juice and mix well

Step 16: Serve the Kumbakonam Kadappa Recipe along with steaming hot idlis and crispy dosa's for the weekend breakfast