Kappa Vevichathu (Mashed Tapioca)

Ingredients:

          Tapioca                              --   ½ kg
          Turmeric Powder          --   ½ tsp             
          Shallots                              --   1 large    
          Green Chillies                  --   4-5
          Cumin Seeds                    --   ½ tsp
          Red Chillies                      --   2
          Mustard seeds                --   ½ tsp
          Curry Leaves                  --   1 spring
          Oil                                        --   2 tbsp
          Salt                                      --   to taste

Preparation of Kappa:

         Peel the tapioca and cut into medium size pieces.

         Take 5 – 6 cups of water in a large vessel. Add salt and turmeric powder. Once it boils, add the tapioca and let it cook until tender. Drain the water and keep aside.

      

         Grind shallots, green chillies, cumin seeds with salt. Heat oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds and add the red chillies. Fry for half a minute and then add the ground mixture.

    

         Add the curry leaves and then add the cooked tapioca. Optionally you can also add cooked black chick peas, moong dal etc.

        Mix well and serve hot with fish curry or chilly chammanthi.