Kadambam in Tamil means a melody of different things put together. It's normally used in reference to flowers, where different flowers are strung together to be made as a garland and offered to God. These flowers are also worn by the ladies on their hair. Kadamda Sadam calls for all types of vegetables and made more like the Sambar Sadam or Bisi Bela Bath. But a much milder version and quicker too.
On a different note, I got a couple of emails from blogger friends, who alerted my blog, including few others, have been entirely copied. Plagiarism is depressing, knowing how much time goes into a post, it's sad to note few don't acknowledge that.
On the positive side, I find it elevating that the person found it interesting and worth the entire blog has been copied. Maybe it stems from the fact of hearing one statement often from Daddy and Hubby dear. They always keep saying "Think how you can do it, find a solution rather than saying you can't do it" Positive attitude and thinking "nothing is impossible" paves to a better mindset!
Well after reporting Google, I shrugged to carry on with the cooking. Hubby dear was hinting that I was way too relaxed. After all, with Konda having her holidays, I thought I could start a bit late. But in the end, it's like preparing for war! The boys had only fruits for breakfast. Their dad was enticing them with different fruit and they amicably agreed to eat them all. That reminds me that I still have a couple of those posts to shoot! God, I seriously wish I had more hours in a day, don't you think so too?
What's life if it's not coloured with all the hue? Well, this was on top of my mind last night when I have soaked the dried peas in a bowl. I was thinking up different combinations to add to this sala.
Recipe
Pattani Sundal ~ Tricolour Salad!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peas Dried / Pattani
- Salt to taste
For Tempering
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Urad dal
- Handful Curry leaves
- 4 nos Red Chilies
For Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Carrots
- 2 tbsp Coconut Grated
Instructions
- Soak peas overnight or about 6 hrs minimum. Pressure cook with little salt for about 3 -4 times or till done. These need not be very soft. The crunchy feeling adds to the taste.
- Once done, drain the peas and keep aside. You can use the water as soup stock or add in rasam.
- Heat a Kadai with oil, once hot, splutter the mustard and urad dal along with curry leaves.
- After sautéing for 1 minute, add the cooked peas combine everything well and cook for 2 -3 mins depending on the water content.
- Remove from fire and add the grated carrot and coconut. This need not be cooked and it adds a great taste to the salad.
homecooked says
The rice looks so colourful and flavourful! Really yummy!
rekhas kitchen says
nice color full sundal and kadambam rice looks so tempting Valli.
Vidhya says
yummy sundal. looks really colorful. Kadambam rice looks delicious too.
Jhanani says
"Think how you can do it, find a solution rather than saying you can't do it"
Well-said by your father and husband.
Pattani sundal, really, looks attractive for the eyes, Valli. Reminds me of beach. Thx for sharing.
KALVA says
Wow, lovely dishes.. Happy dushera
Vani says
The salad is so colorful and pretty, Valli! Saw the psycho's blog. She had 267 adais or something like that. Probably all the round ups from all events went as separate posts. Hope Google blcoks her blog.
Happy cook says
Love that colourful salade, looks so beautiful.
Uj says
I have never made patani sundal..Looks healthy.. I too just saw your masoor dal post copied by a blogger 🙁 Its very depressing!
Sanghi says
Yummy sundal..!
Priya says
i luv kadambam rice very much..it luks great,mouth watering
arundati says
looks lovely.... love pattani sundal...
RAKS KITCHEN says
Both looks mouthwatering!
jayasree says
Colorful sundal and tempting rice...
"I find it elevating that the person found it interesting and worth for the entire blog has been copied" ~ Liked your attitude.
Sushma Mallya says
Lovely pic....looks very delicious and colourful
kamalabhoopathy says
nice combination srivalli. kadambam rice rice looks tempting
Sarah Naveen says
Rice looks Fabulous with all the colours in it..Real yumm!!!
malar says
Its really helpful to me.Kadambam rice & sundal looks yummy...My amma used to do this dishes..
(www.malar-n.blogspot.com)
Parita says
Sundal looks so colorful and lovely, i feel like picking up the bowl right from the screen and dive in 🙂
m says
good work.Its really helpful to me.
kadambam rice and sundal looks yummy..My amma used to do this dishes..
(www.malar-n.blogspot.com)
Shobu says
hi valli, yummy navarathri!!
pl give us the recipe for kadambam rice. want to eat it from the screen itself. looks like it will make a good and quick party dish.
Srivalli says
Thanks everybody for the comments.
Shobu, will surely post the recipe for kadambam rice..thanks!