Kappa Puzhukku
Veg
Vegan
Cooked and mashed tapioca (kappa/cassava) combined with a spiced coconut-chilli paste and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. A beloved everyday dish of central Kerala, always paired with fish curry.
Cuisines
Travancore
Kerala
Kerala Christian
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Kappa Puzhukku
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Tapioca |
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1 cup | Coconut , grated |
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3 | Green Chili , slit |
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4 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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2 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and cut the kappa (tapioca) into medium-sized cubes.
- 2 Boil the kappa in water with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder until soft, then drain the water.
- 3 Grind the grated coconut, green chilies, garlic, and cumin seeds into a coarse paste.
- 4 Add the coconut paste to the cooked kappa and mix well.
- 5 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
- 6 Once the mustard seeds splutter, add dried red chilies and curry leaves.
- 7 Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 8 Add the kappa mixture to the pan and mix thoroughly.
- 9 Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- 10 Serve hot as a side dish.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of fenugreek seeds while tempering.