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Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDalVeganGluten-freeDairy-free

Total40 min
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
Per serving368 cal
Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa

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Kumbakonam kadappa of moong dal and potato simmered in a coconut, fennel, poppy seed and green chilli paste. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

21 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • GarlicGarlic8 cloves
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves2
  • CinnamonCinnamon1 inch
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom2
  • WaterWater½ cup
  • Peanut OilPeanut Oil2 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds1 tsp
  • OnionOnion, Slices2
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves3 sprigs
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil1 tbsp
  • WaterWater1 litre
  • PotatoPotato200 grams
  • Moong DalMoong Dal70 grams
  • CoconutCoconut, Grated1 cup
  • Chana DalChana Dal, Roasted1.5 tbsp
  • Poppy SeedsPoppy Seeds¾ tbsp
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds¾ tbsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • TomatoTomato, Slices2

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy368kcal1472kcal
Protein9.4g38g
Carbohydrate39g155g
Fat21g82g
Fibre10g41g
Sugar5.5g22g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

  1. 1

    In a pressure cooker add the potatoes, moong dal and water, and pressure cook it on a high flame for 6 whistles ( around 6 minutes). Once the pressure releases, mash the mixture and set aside.

    WaterPotatoMoong Dal

  2. 2

    In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients for the paste, blend into a smooth paste, and set aside.

    GarlicBay LeavesCinnamonGreen CardamomWaterCoconutChana DalPoppy SeedsFennel SeedsGreen Chilli

  3. 3

    In a kadhai, pour oil and add mustard seeds, once they splutter (around 15 seconds) add the onions and curry leaves, and saute until they turn translucent (Around 2 minutes). Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder and cook until they turn mushy (4 minutes). Add the paste and cook on a moderate flame until the raw flavour disappears (around 5 minutes). Add the boiled potato and moong dal mixture, pour water and boil the mixture for 5 minutes on a medium-high flame. Once the raw flavour disappears, add coconut oil and curry leaf sprigs and bring it off the heat.

    Peanut OilMustard SeedsOnionCurry leavesTurmeric PowderSaltCoconut OilCurry leavesTomato

Before you start

How long does Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa?
200 grams Potato, 70 grams Moong Dal, 1 cup Coconut, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Easy Kumbakonam Kadappa?
About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • P

    priyanka gokulnathSeptember 2023

    tried it... came out very well. thanks to cookd app..

  • C

    A Cookd cookSeptember 2023

    very yummy thanks for the recipe 😋😋😋😋

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