There aren’t too many dishes that
kiddo and S appreciate as an accompaniment with Idliand Dosa– its pretty
standard fare with both of them usually picking Idli Molagapudi or any
vegetable peel chutney that I make atleast once a week. But I was pleasantly
surprised to see both of them agreeing to accept Kadappa – today’s post –
with gusto..Its interesting to note that this recipe has been a Tanjore special
(Tanjore or Tanjavur is a prominent and ancient temple town in Tamilnadu).
Tanjore cuisine is predominantly South Indian, but had very strong influence of
Maratha rulers, and I reckon this is one such dish influenced by those kings of
yore.
Thank you, Nisha for this recipe.. Its going to feature regularly in my kitchen. We
enjoyed it with Instant Mixed flour Dosa (Karicha Maavu Dosa)..
Almost resembling Veg Kurma in
most parts, one vital addition for the addition of Moong Dal – which gained
acceptance. Without much ado, this goes to BM # 32 under Alphabet K and Valli’s
Side Dish Mela too.
in this BM, so far:
J for Jolada
Rotti (Sorghum bread)
I for Iyengar
Thayirvadai (South Indian Dahi Wada)
H for Hagalakayi
Upkari (bitter gourd coconut curry)
G for Godhi
Chutneypudi (Wholewheat spice powder)
F for Filter
Coffee (South Indian beverage)
E for Eerulli
Gojju (onion-tamarind Gravy for rice)
D for Davangere
Benne Dose (Karnataka special Dosa)
C for Chinna
Vengaya Khara Kuzhambu (Pearl onion tamarind Gravy)
B for Batata
Saang (Potatoes in coconut tamarind gravy)
A for Avarekaalu
Akki Thari uppittu (Field Benas / hyacinth beans and broken rice pudding)
Over to the recipe now,
Potatoes in a lentil and onion-garlic-fennel based
gravy : a tasty accompaniment to Idli and Dosa
Source : Nisha's recipe
Prep time : 15 mins | Cook time : 15 mins | Serves : 4
Ingredients:
- Potatoes – 3 medium
- Moong Dal (split green gram) – ¼ cup
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Dry masala : 2 cloves, ½ “ cinnamon, 1 Bay leaf
- Salt – to taste
- Green chillies – 2 nos (I used 1 green chilly and 1 red chilly)
- Pearl Onions – 12 – 15 nos (peeled and quartered)
- Tempering : oil – 1 tsp, mustard seeds, curry leaves, 1 teaspoon Urad dal
(optional)
Masala paste:
- Grated coconut – ¼ cup
- Fennel Seeds / Saunf – 1 tsp
- Garlic pods – 2 nos (medium)
- Garnish: Lemon juice, coriander leaves
Method:
Boil , peel and cube potatoes. Pressure cook moong dal till done, but
not mushy.
Grind all ingredients under “Masala paste” list with a little water.
In a pan, heat oil. Splutter mustard seeds, curry leaves, chillies, and all under
Dry masala list. After 1 min, add the pearl onions and sauté till they turn translucent (about 2-3
mins).
Now add the ground paste and add till the raw smell disappears – about 5-6
mins. Now add the cubed potatoes and boiled dal. Simmer on low flame, add salt.
Dilute with about 4-5 tablespoon of water and simmer through. Once you get a thickish
gravy, transfer to serving bowl, and finish with lemon juice and coriander
Serve with Idly or Dosa (we liked it a lot with Instant mixed flour
Dosa)
Unknown says
wow love you recipes choice's 🙂 kadappa looks so delicious dear bookmarked will try it some time !! 🙂 tempting me !!
Srivalli says
Lovely recipe, I have had my eye on this for a while..
Chef Mireille says
so nice and creamy
Priya Suresh says
This kadappa is also a famous dish from my native, kadappa with idlis an incredible combo.
preeti garg says
Wow.. look so delicious and tasty
Janani says
tasty and delicious recipe loving it.
Sandhya Karandikar says
OMG. What a recipe. never heard of this before. Your photos are very tempting.
Pavani says
That is a very yummy gravy dish.. Bookmarked to try soon.
Padmajha says
I have seen this in a lot of blogs. Looks nice Kalyani 🙂
cookingwithsapana says
Kadappa looks inviting ! Tempting clicks...
Gayathri Kumar says
Looks fabulous Kalyani...
Unknown says
Even this goes very well with set dosai for me tempting dosai
Harini R says
I have heard about this but am yet to make it at home! Bookmarked!
Unknown says
looks irresistible... so yummy gravy!!
Sowmya
Unknown says
Delicious gravy.. Would love to try it for sure..
Rajani S says
I have made this before and its so yummy!
veena says
another new recipe Kalyani...looks very good
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I am from Tanjore, but I have never made this. looks so yummy 🙂
Archana says
New one for me. Love it. Its a yum gravy.
C 3 says
great, never heard this before!
thanks for your effort