Kappa Vevichathu | Kappa Puzhukku | Mashed Tapioca

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 500 g Tapioca(Kappa) Chopped into small pieces
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 2 nos Green chillies
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 3 nos Garlic cloves
• Curry leaves, a few
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious and traditional dish, first cook tapioca pieces along with required water and salt in a pressure cooker till done.

2. Step 2

   Drain off the excess water.

3. Step 3

   Grind together grated coconut, green chillies, cumin seeds, garlic, curry leaves and turmeric powder along with a little water into a coarse form.

4. Step 4

   Heat up a pan or a kadai.

5. Step 5

   Add cooked tapioca pieces and the coconut mixture and allow it to cook.

6. Step 6

   Give it a good stir, till all the water gets evaporated and it becomes dry.

7. Step 7

   The dish is ready.with meen curry as a side dish.