Kadamba Sadam

Ingredients

• •Rice
• •Mixed Vegetables
• •Toor Dal
• •Tamarind
• •Sambar Powder
• •Coconut
• •Curry Leaves
• •Mustard Seeds

Steps

1. 1Cook rice and toor dal together, either separately or in the same pot, until both are fully soft and can be mashed together easily.
2. 2Prepare a tangy tamarind extract and simmer it with a mix of chopped vegetables such as drumstick, carrot, beans, and brinjal until they soften.
3. 3Stir in a fragrant sambar-style spice powder along with a portion of ground coconut to thicken the base and deepen the flavor.
4. 4Combine the cooked rice and dal with the simmering vegetable and tamarind mixture, stirring well so everything comes together into a soft, slightly mushy one-pot dish.
5. 5Adjust the consistency with a little water or reserved cooking liquid so it stays moist without becoming watery.
6. 6In a small pan, prepare a tempering of mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves in hot oil, letting them crackle before pouring it over the finished rice.
7. 7Mix the tempering through so its aroma coats the entire dish evenly.
8. 8Serve the kadamba sadam warm, traditionally with a dollop of ghee, papad, or a simple yogurt-based side.