Tapioca fry- kappa curry Kerala style



 Prep Time : 10 mins


 Cook Time : 10 mins 



   Ingredients needed


   Topioca root -2 medium size

   Pearl Onions – 1/3 cup chopped

   Red Chilli – 3

   Green chilli – 2 slit

   Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

   Grated coconut – 2-3 tbsp

   Salt to taste


   For the seasoning


   Oil – 3 tsp

   Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

   Curry leaves – a sprig


Preparation



Remove the skin of tapioca root. Cut it lengthwise and remove the vein that passes in the center. Wash it well. Then cut it into cubes or medium sized pieces.

How to clean tapioca


Cook tapioca with enough water and salt needed until soft. Once cooked, drain the water completely and keep it aside.

Method



Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add red chillies, green chillies and curry leaves.

cooking tapioca root


Then add onions, turmeric powder and saute until onions turn transparent. Add grated coconut and saute for a few more seconds.


Add the cooked tapioca root, salt needed and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.



Serve hot with steamed rice or any spicy gravy or chutney. It is quiet filling as it is a rich source of carbohydrates.

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