How to Make Kappa (Cassava) Vevichathu
Tapioka/Cassava is a popular dish in Kerala. kappa vevithau is made with coconut and spices. It is served with fish or meat curry.
Ingredients
- 1 Kg Tapioka Kappa
For Grinding
- 1 cup coconut
- 4 green chilies Adjust to your spiceness
- 3 small onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
For Tempering
- 1 string Curry leaves
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Mustard seed
- 2 Whole red cholies
Instructions
- Wash and cut Kappa in to medium pieces
- Add water to cover kappa pieces
- Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, salt
- Cook in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles or on stovetop until it is cooked very well.
- Drain any excess water and keep it aside
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan
- Add 1 tsp mustard seed and let it splutter, then add 2 whole red chilies, curry leaves
- Add ground coconut mixture
- Saute until raw smell is gone
- Add cooked kappa, mix very well. Saute over medium heat until the kappa start to boil and combine with all spices.
- Serve with Fish curry