Kappa (Tapioca) Biriyani
Fragrant basmati layered with spiced beef, caramelised onions, and whole spices — this Kerala-style biryani is cooked on dum until the rice absorbs every drop of flavour. The crispy bottom layer is the best part.
Ingredientsfor 8 servings
- 4 Lb Kappa Tapioca
- 2 Lb Pork or beef with bone and fat
- 3 nos Onion
- Green chillies
- Curry leaves
- Ginger garlic paste
- Salt
- Meat masala
- Turmeric powder
- Coriander powder
- Chilly powder
- Vinegar
Preparation
Step 1
Cut the tapioca into small pieces or you can buy cut frozen tapioca.
Step 2
Cook tapioca with enough,1 tea spoon salt and 2 pinches of turmeric powder in a cooker.
Step 3
Stop the flame after 2 whistles. And strain the water off.
Step 4
Put meat( beef or pork) in a cooker and pour enough water.
Step 5
Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tables spoon of meat masala,1 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp chilly powder and 1 table spoon vinegar.
Step 6
Cook the meat till the 3rd whistle.
Step 7
Get a big frying pan and cook remaining onions.
Step 8
Add green chillies, 2 table spoon meat masala,1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
Step 9
Add cooked meat after drain off water and Let it cook for 15 minutes.
Step 10
Add cooked tapioca after draining of water and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 11
Add curry leaves, few chopped onions green chillies. Stir everything together thoroughly heat for 3 minutes.
Step 12
Kappa (Tapioca) Biriyani is ready! :- Serve the Kappa (Tapioca) Biriyani hot!
Tip
Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking — this ensures each grain cooks evenly and stays separate in the final dish.
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