Kappa Vevichathu
Veg
Vegan
A traditional Kerala dish made with boiled tapioca, seasoned with turmeric, coconut, and spices, typically served with fish curry.
Cuisines
Kerala
Malabar
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Tapioca |
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1 cup | Water |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1/2 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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2 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 strand | Curry Leaf |
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4 cloves | Garlic , crushed |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 cup | Coconut , grated |
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1/2 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and cut the kappa (tapioca) into small cubes.
- 2 In a pot, add the kappa, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Boil until the kappa becomes soft and translucent.
- 3 Drain the water and lightly mash the cooked kappa. Set aside.
- 4 In a pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
- 5 Add dried red chilies and curry leaves to the pan.
- 6 Add crushed garlic and slit green chilies. Sauté until the garlic turns golden brown.
- 7 In a blender, grind grated coconut and cumin seeds into a coarse paste without adding water.
- 8 Add the coconut paste to the pan and sauté for a minute.
- 9 Mix in the mashed kappa and stir well to combine with the coconut mixture.
- 10 Cook for another 2-3 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- 11 Serve hot as a side dish or with fish curry.
Tips
For an authentic taste, use fresh coconut and adjust the number of chilies according to your spice preference.