Kappa Puzhungiyathu - Kerala Dish

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

• 1 nos Tapioca/Kappa
• 2 tsp Salt
• 4 tbsp Coconut — grated
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 2 nos Garlic pods
• 3 nos Small onions (Kunjulli)
• 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves A, a few
• Oil, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat some water in a small vessel.

2. Step 2

   Add the tapioca pieces.

3. Step 3

   When the pieces are half boiled, add salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.

4. Step 4

   Cook till the pieces have turn soft.

5. Step 5

   Drain off excess water.

6. Step 6

   Smash the cooked tapioca pieces well.

7. Step 7

   Grind together grated coconut, cumin seeds, garlic pods and turmeric powder.

8. Step 8

   Add the ground paste to tapioca and Stir everything together thoroughly on low heat.

9. Step 9

   Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan.

10. Step 10

    Let the mustard seeds crackle.

11. Step 11

    Add small onions, red chilly and curry leaves.

12. Step 12

    Cook until small onions are brown in colour.

13. Step 13

    Add this seasoning to tapioca and Stir everything together thoroughly on low heat.

14. Step 14

    Turn off the heat.

15. Step 15

    Tapioca dish is ready.

16. Step 16

    Goes well with fish curry.