Name: Kappa Puzhukku recipe by Femina Shiraz at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tapioca - 3 (medium sized); Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp; Salt as required; Water - 3-4 Cups; Coconut oil - 2-3 tbsp; Mustard seeds - 1 tsp; Red chili whole - 2; Green chili - 1 (cut lengthwise); Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

ABOUT Kappa Puzhukku RECIPE

Kappa Puzhukku is a traditional and very popular dish in Kerala. It is healthy too. This simple recipe could be made easily with minimum ingredients.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Tapioca - 3 (medium sized)
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt as required
Water - 3-4 Cups
Coconut oil - 2-3 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Red chili whole - 2
Green chili - 1 (cut lengthwise)
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

Instructions

Peel and clean the tapioca.
Cut them into smaller pieces and wash well.
Boil water in a pressure cooker. Once the water boils, add in the tapioca, turmeric powder and salt.
Cook for 2 whistles and allow the pressure to release on its own.
Once cooked completely, drain the excess water and keep aside.
In another pan, heat coconut oil. Splutter mustard seeds then add the curry leaves, green chili and red chilies.
Saute for a minute and then add the cooked tapioca to this and mix well. Switch the flame off.
Serve hot with spicy fish curry or shallot chili dip.

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