Tapioca Rolls
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 3 servings
- 1 Lb Tapioca — cut into small cubes, kappa
- 3 nos Green chillies
- 1 nos Onion medium
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cup Bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp Corn flour
- Oil — for deep frying
Preparation
Step 1
Boil the tapioca until it becomes tender.
Step 2
Mash the tender tapiocas and set aside.
Step 3
Heat a little oil in a skillet.
Step 4
Allow to crackle the mustard seeds.
Step 5
Add the onions and green chillies and cook until onion becomes tender.
Step 6
Add turmeric powder and cook for a while.
Step 7
Add the mashed tapioca and salt into the skillet and mix them altogether.
Step 8
Take it off the heat. and allow it to cool to a medium temperature.
Step 9
Make cornflour batter by mixing corn flour with 3 - 5 tbsp of water.
Step 10
Roll the mix into desired shape(circular,cylindrical.diamond) and dip in the cornflour batter and then in bread crumbs to get a nice and thick coating.
Step 11
After all the mix is done, keep the rolls in a refrigerator for about half an hour.
Step 12
Heat the oil in a skillet and fry in hot oil the rolls until golden brown.
Step 13
Serve while still hot with ketchup or mint chutney.
Tip
Do not rush the onion and shallot frying. The difference between pale onions and properly browned onions is the difference between a flat dish and a flavourful one.
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