1. Pressure cook green gram dal adding turmeric powder.
2. Pressure cook potato along with the dal in a different separator.
3. Cook chopped carrots and chopped beans separately to avoid them becoming mushy.
4. Grind all the INGREDIENTS FOR GRINDING adding little water into a slightly coarse paste.
5. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
6. Add sliced onions, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves.
7. Saute till onions become transparent .
8. Stir in the ground paste and cook for 2 minutes.
9. Add chopped tomatoes and cooked carrots and beans.
10. Add peeled and crumbled potatoes and stir well.
11. Add the pressure cooked mushy dal and salt.
12. Simmer for a few more minutes till you get a pleasant aroma.
13. Garnish with roasted cashewnuts and fresh coriander leaves.
14. Enjoy the mouthwatering flavoursome Kumbakonam Kadappa with idlies or dosas.

Recipe courtesy: Chitra Amma's Kitchen