Kerala Kappa Masala|Tapioca Masala

 

Todays post is that of a Kerala style Kappa Masala or Tapioca masala…Kappa or Tapioca is easily available in kerala..In variation to Kappa Vevichathu,this is a dish which does not require any side dish!This is a perfect dish that can had as a delicious snack to satisfy your hunger in the evenings with tea or it can be had as a filling breakfast dish as well!It will leave you happy and filled and it is quite easy to prepare!Check it out!

Ingredients:

• Tapioca/Kappa – 1 cup(Cubed)
• Garlic – 2 cloves(Crushed with skin on)
• Dry Red chillies – 2(Teared into 2)
• Coconut oil – 3 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves –  a sprig(torn)
• Split Kadala parippu/Split Bengal gram dal – 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder –  a pinch
• Water enough to cook the tapioca.
• Salt to taste.
• Lime Juice – 3 tsp

Method:

1. Was the Tapioca thoroughly,peel and cube it.
2. Cook the Tapioca with sufficient water and salt until soft and drain the water  and keep it aside.
3. In a pestle and Mortar,crush the Garlic and Red chillies.
4. In a pan,heat oil,add Mustard seeds.When they splutter, add the split Bengal gram dal, Crushed Garlic and Red chillies,along with turmeric powder and saute for till it emits an aroma.
5. Now add the cooked Tapioca and mix gently so that the Tapioca gets coated evenly with the masala.Sprinkle lime juice and mix well.Add salt if required.
6. Transfer to a serving dish and Enjoy!