Kappa Puzhukku - Tapoica Mash
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 kg tapoica peeled, cleaned and chopped into medium sized pcs
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- FOR TEMPERING:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 6 shallots thinly sliced
- 3-4 dried red chillies
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
Instructions
- Put the tapioca with sufficient water, turmeric and salt into pressure cooker.
- Cook for three whistles. Switch off and allow the pressure to go by itself. Drain into a colander and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat coconut oil. Splutter mustard seeds.
- Add the remaining ingredients and saute till the shallots wilt. Add in the cooked tapioca and mix well.
- Serve warm as it is with a cup of chai for evening snack or with a spicy non-veg curry to make it a complete meal.
Notes
Making it with frozen tapioca saves even more time and effort at chopping the tapioca, which is truly some hardwork! ;)