Name: Naadan Kappa Puzhukku or Mashed Tapioca with Coconut recipe by Khairunnisa Sherif at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Tapioca 500 g; Grated coconut 1 cup; Shallots 6; Green chilies 2-3; Cumin seeds 1 tsp; Curry leaves 2 sprigs; Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp (divided); Salt as required; Water as required; Coconut oil 2 tbsp; Mustard seeds 1 tsp

ABOUT Naadan Kappa Puzhukku or Mashed Tapioca with Coconut RECIPE

Naadan kappa puzhukku or mashed tapioca is a very popular dish from Kerala. All the major special ingredients from this 'land of coconuts' is included in this tasty dish. Learn how to make it below.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Tapioca 500 g
Grated coconut 1 cup
Shallots 6
Green chilies 2-3
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Curry leaves 2 sprigs
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp (divided)
Salt as required
Water as required
Coconut oil 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Instructions

Peel and clean the tapioca and cut them into small pieces.
Pressure cook tapioca with salt and turmeric powder for one whistle.
Allow the pressure to release on its own.
Meanwhile, grind together grated coconut, green chilies and shallots with little turmeric powder. Keep this mixture aside.
Once the tapioca are cooked perfectly, add the coconut mix to them and mix well.
Mash the cooked tapioca a bit.
Heat coconut oil in a pan.
Splutter mustard seeds.
Add curry leaves and fry.
Add this to the mashed tapioca and mix well.
Serve hot.

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