Kappa Poriyal
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1/2 kg Tapioca
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- Curry leaves, a few
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 nos Dry red chilies
- 4 nos Shallots
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Cook tapioca with salt, turmeric powder in water.
Step 2
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil let the mustard seeds crackle, red chillies, shallots, curry leaves,coriander powder, chilly powder, garam masala powder to it.
Step 3
Add the cooked tapioca to it, Stir everything together thoroughly.
Tip
When the recipe says "medium heat," it means medium. Kerala cooking is not about high-flame drama — most of the work happens at a patient, steady temperature.
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