Unakku Kappa Puzhukku, Kappa Vevichathu, Dried Tapioca Recipe
Unakku Kappa Puzhukku, Kappa Vevichathu, Dried Tapioca Recipe
Kappa puzhukku or tapioca recipe with grated coconut mixture is known to be the main tapioca dish popular among the people from Kerala. Tapioca cultivation is common in these parts of the world and is readily available throughout the state. Freshly harvested tapioca roots are peeled off its skin and washed with clean water. It is then sliced to medium sized fine pieces and parboiled with water. Once half cooked, tapioca pieces are taken from the water and are dried in the sun for few days. These dried tapioca pieces are known as Unakku Kappa and are stored for many days in airtight boxes or containers. Kappa Puzhukku prepared with dried tapioca pieces goes well with fish curry and is considered to be one of the main attractions of Kerala cuisine. Have a look at the list of ingredients required and the preparation of Unakku Kappa Puzhukku.
Ingredients
- 250gm of Unakku Kappa / Dried tapioca pieces
- 2-3 medium sized Green chillies or 5-6 Bird’s eye chilli (Kantari Mulaku)
- ½ – ¾ cup of freshly grated Coconut
- 3-4 medium sized shallots (Cheriya Ulli)
- A pinch of Cumin seeds
- 1 sprig of Curry leaves
- ¼ teaspoon of Turmeric powder
- 1 medium sized Garlic (optional)
- Salt for the taste
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Preparation
- Wash the dried tapioca pieces in clean water and soak it overnight in water.
- Drain off water. Using your hand, take out each tapioca piece and break it into smaller pieces.
- Take the grated coconut, garlic, green chillies, turmeric powder, shallots and curry leaves in a mixer and ground it to a coarse mixture. Keep it aside.
- Cook the tapioca pieces in a pressure cooker for 2-3 whistles along with sufficient water.
- When the pressure is released, open the pressure cooker and drain the water.
- Now, add the coconut mixture, few curry leaves and some salt for the taste.
- Simmer it for few minutes and mix it well.
- Check for salt and add it as per the taste.
- Serve this hot Unakku Kappa Puzhukku with Fish curry or any other non-veg recipes.
