Kappa Kuzhachathu
Kappa Kuzhachathu is a very traditional Tapioca dish of Kerala . It is steam cooked tapioca mixed with a spicy coconut paste and can be served as a healthy and filling meal during anytime of the day. Try this and savour the tradition of God's own country !
Ingredients
1 Cup = 225 gms
Serves : 5
- Tapioca/ Kappa: 1 Kg ( Cut into pieces)
- Turmeric powder: 1 Tsp
- Salt to taste
- Coconut freshly grated: 1 Cup
- Green Chillies: 5-6 ( or as per taste)
- Cumin Seeds: 1 Tsp
- Small onion ( Shallots) : 5-6
- Garlic Cloves: 2 - 3
- Curry Leave: 1-2 Sprigs
Method
- Cook the tapioca in pressure cooker for about 3-4 whistles by adding half a teaspoon of turmeric and a teaspoon of salt. Once cooked drain off excess water and put in back into the pressure cooker.
- Meanwhile make a very coarse paste of the coconut, cumin seeds, shallots, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, little salt and some curry leaves.
- Add this coconut mix to the cooked and drained tapioca and mix well by mashing the tapioca too. Add required salt after checking.
- Serve hot as breakfast, lunch, dinner or even as a snack!!
Shabana
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