KADAMBA SADAM(MIXED VEG RICE)

U need:                                                  Masala paste:
Basmati Rice: 3/4 cup                           
Toovar dal: 1/4 cup                                oil: 1 tablsp
Snakegourd(podalangai): 1 small size   dry coriander seeds: 2 tsp
ash gourd(pushnika): 1 small piece        channa dal: 1 tsp
green peas: 1/2 cup                                coconut pieces: 2 tablsp
green capsicum: 1 medium,                    red chillies: 3
small onions: 1/2 cup(skin peeled)          asefodita: 1 tsp
tomatoes: 2 medium sized                      cloves: 3
Tamarind paste: 1 tablsp                        cinnamon: 1 stick
salt to taste                                              jeera: 1 tsp
ghee: 2 tablsp
oil: 1 tablsp
curry leaves: 2 tsp
sambhar powder: 2 tsp
cashew pieces: 2 tsp
carrot: 2

Method:
1. Clean and wash rice and dal. Soak together for 30 mins. Chop vegetables to medium slice pieces.
2. In a pan heat oil and fry the masala ingredients till light brown. Grind to a smooth paste adding a little water.
3. Pressure cook the rice, dal and the vegetables including the chopped tomatoes along with sambhar powder, a little salt with 2 cups water. Cook for 2 whistles.
4. Heat 1 tablsp ghee and oil together in a pan. When hot  add the curry leaves and mustard seeds. Sauté. To this add the cooked rice-dal-veg and stir well. Add the tamarind paste, salt and 1 cup water and simmer for 5 to 6 mins. Add the ground paste and mix well. Simmer for another 5 mins. The rice should be blended well. Add 1 tablsp ghee.
5.Heat a little ghee in a small pan add the cashew pieces. Pour over the kadamba rice and mix well.
6. Serve hot with raita and pappads.

Note: Sunday speciality this  super delicious dish doses not need any other accompaniments. You can make this with just drumstick and small onions too.
Bon Appetite!!!!!!!!