Kumbakonam Kadapa/ Kadappa recipe

Kumbakonam kadappa, a popular side dish for idly and dosa in kumbakonam, hence named. I have never heard about this recipe or name till my marriage. One day my neighbour mentioned it. I searched in net and tried one day. While doing the dish also i was not that much impressed and i done it in doubt only. But once tasted it is really yummy. For those who are boring with usual chutney, sambar for idly, dosa just give a try for this recipe and i am sure you'll get applause from your family.
It is a combination of moong dal sambar and potato kuruma. Now proceeding to the recipe:

Ingredients:

• Main Ingredients:

1. Moong dal - 1/4 cup
2. Potato - 2
3. Small Onion - 10
4. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
5. Salt to taste

• For Grinding:

1. Coconut - 1/4 cup
2. Green chilly - 2
3. Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
4. Pottu kadalai - 1 tbsp

• For Temper:

1. Bay leaves - 1
2. Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
3. Curry leaves - 5 

Cooking Instructions:

1. Pressure cook moong dal with turmeric powder and water for 4 whistles. Along with that steam potatoes cut into halves.
2. Grind the ingredients mentioned under for grinding by adding little water.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaves, cinnamon.
4. Add Onion and saute till translucent.
5. Add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell goes.
6. Add the moong dal, salt, half cup of water and allow it to boil.
7. Mash the potatoes slightly and add to the moong dal mixture.
8. Add the ground paste and cook till raw smell goes.
9. Adjust the water to the needed consistency and cook.
10. Serve with idly, dosa, or poori.