Since we all know Kattappa now (thanks to Bahubali movie!) how about we try a curry called Kadapa.
It is a great curry to enjoy with Dosa. I did not enjoy it much with Idly, but it is supposed to be the perfect combination.
This recipe is from Kumbakonam, the central heartland of Tamil Nadu.
It is very easy to make and is a great way to start your day. And I love the yellow color of this dish.
Note: The dish is very mild and non-spicy. Feel free to increase the number of green chilly in the recipe to suit your family's taste.
Ingredients:
Tur dal / Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Potato - 2 medium
Onion - 1/2 medium
Green Chilly - 1 (or more), chopped fine
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Red Chilly - 1, broken
Curry leaf - 1 sprig
Salt
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp (approximately)
Coriander leaf to garnish
To be ground into a fine paste:
Coconut - 5 tbsp
Khus Khus / poppy seeds - 1 tsp
Ginger - 1 inch
Garlic - 2 cloves
Fennel seeds / Perum jeerakam - 1/2 tsp
Method:
Pressure cook the dal and potato separately.
Mash the dal well and mash some of the potato and leave some as big pieces.
Heat the oil in a kadai.
Splutter the mustard seeds and red chilly.
Add the chopped onion, green chilly and curry leaf.
When the onion gets transparent, add in 1 cup water with salt and turmeric powder.
When the water boils, add the mashed dal and potato.
After boiling for 1 minute, reduce flame and add the ground paste.
Mix well and continue cooking on low flame for 5 more minutes.
Turn off heat, taste and add the lemon juice.
Garnish with Coriander leaf and serve hot with dosa / idly.
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