Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kappa Ularthiyathu/Mashed Tapioca

This is Kerala style  Mashed Tapioca. It is  known as kappa puzhungiyathu, kappa ularthiyathu, in different regions of Kerala. Its tastes delicious with Kerala style Fish curry, Mulaku Chammanthi  or Nadan Kozhi curry ( Spicy chicken curry)Lunch 48 (1)
Cassava/Yuca/kappa/Tapioca  is long, tubular shaped root with a flaky, brown skin. The root itself does not have a lot of flavor, similar to a potato, but sweeter. It has an excellent source of Vitamin C and Manganese.


INGREDINETS
  • Tapioca – 1 no, big
  • Green chilli – 4 nos.
  • Onion, small – 1, thinly sliced
  • Ginger chopped – 1” piece
  • Garlic pods – 2
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
  • Grated coconut  - 3 Tbsp
  • Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
  • Salt to taste
  • Coconut oil – 2 TbspKappa ularthiyathu & Choora meen curry  (3)
METHOD:
  • Peel and wash the Tapioca well. Kappa Ularthiyathu (4)
  • Cut it into 1/4 inch thick round pieces.
  • Now place it in a big bowl and wash well.Kappa Ularthiyathu (5)
  • Now place the round tapioca pieces in a heavy bottomed pan and 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and cook it  by adding enough water. Kappa Ularthiyathu (6)
  • Once it starts to boil remove the excess water and again add enough water and allow them to cook well by adding 1/4 tps of salt.
  • Meanwhile  just crush together grated coconut, 1 green chilly, Ginger piece, garlic pods, pinch of turmeric powder, pinch of salt  and Garam masala. Keep it aside. No need to grind to make a fine paste, just crush it.
  • Then  heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds in it.
  • Now add Curry leaves, green chilli, sliced onion in the pan and sauté well  until onion become golden brown.
  • Remove the Tapioca from the heat when it is well cooked, Drain excess water.
  • Mash it well and add ground coconut mix to this tapioca and mix well. Check for the salt.Kappa Ularthiyathu (2)
  • Now add the onion mixture to the Tapioca and mix everything well.
  • Serve hot with  Kerala Style fish curry, Fish fry or Spicy chicken curry.
    Lunch 48 (1)


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