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Mashed Tapioca/Cassava or Kappa

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

Ingredients:
 2 lbs Tapioca/Cassava
 ¾ Cup grated coconut
 ½ tsp Turmeric powder
 5 Shallots/Pearl onion (or 5 tbsp red onion)
 3 Green Chilies
 ½ tsp Cumin (optional)
 2 pods Garlic (optional)

For the tempering
:
 ½ tsp Mustard seed
 3 Dry red chili
 5 Curry leaves
 2 tbsp Oil
Directions:
1

Remove the skin of the tapioca (get rid of the outer skin as well as the pink skin) and cut into small cubes. Wash well and set aside.

2

Boil water in a large pan. Add in the cleaned tapioca, salt and turmeric. The water level should be 2-3 inches taller than the tapioca.

3

Cook till the tapioca is done (the pieces should give a little when pressed with the side of a spoon). Drain the excess water and slightly mash the tapioca.

4

In another wide pan, heat oil.

5

Add mustard seeds, cumin, dried red chilies and curry leaves. When it splutters, add shallots/onion, garlic and sauté until the onions turn into a golden-brown color.

6

Add the grated coconut and mix well with the rest of the ingredients.

7

Add the cooked tapioca to this mixture and mix well.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 0