KAPPA / TAPIOCA FRY

Kappa or Marachini is a super healthy and super tasty root vegetable quite popular in Kerala. Kappa fry is a Kerala style preparation of Tapioca. It can be served with or without a side dish. Even it can be served as a side dish for Rice.

INGREDIENTS:

Tapioca - 1

Onion - 1

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Green chili - 3 to 4

Curry leaves

Red chili - 1

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

METHOD:

1. In a large pan, add tapioca, water, and salt to taste. Cook until it gets soft.

2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add green chilies, onion, curry leaves, red chilies and turmeric powder. Saute until it turns golden brown.

3. Now add grated coconut and mix well.

4. Add the cooked tapioca and mix well. Add more salt, if required.

5. Mash it gently, if desired.

        Serve this with pickle ….