Kappa Puzhukku

Kappa is an inexpensive and an excellent source of dietary fiber and carbohydrates . Kappa and Fish curry is one of the most popular dishes of Kerala.

INGREDIENTS:

• Kappa(Tapioca) -1Kg or 2lb
• Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
• Cumin seed- ¼ tsp
• Chilly Powder - ½ tsp or green chilly -2 nos
• Garlic - 2 nos
• Grated coconut - 1 cup
• Coconut Oil- 2 tsp
• Water- required for cooking
• Salt to taste
• Curry leaves

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Peal the kappa and slice into small pieces.
• Boil the kappa with salt, turmeric and water.
• Drain the water when it becomes soft.
• Crush together grated coconut, garlic, cumin seed and chilly.
• Add the crushed couconut mix in cooked kappa and mix well.
• Mash the kappa with a spoon.
• Add the coconut oil and curry leaves and mix well.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Fish Curry or curd or pickle.