Tapioca Kootu Recipe | Kappa Curry Recipe | Maravalli Kizhangu Kootu
Tapioca kootu is also known as Kappa kootu or maravalli kizhangu kootu. It is a healthy and comforting recipe from South India, especially popular in Kerala and TamilNadu. It's a simple and flavourful kootu prepared using boiled tapioca, coconut, and spices, followed by tempering. It’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed with white rice, Kerala matta rice, or it can be served as an accompaniment for fish or meat curries. Tapioca has lot of health nutrients like iron, calcium, so it is good for lactating mother to boost milk supply. This recipe is so easy to make, naturally gluten free too. A simple traditional recipe with homely flavours!
Equipment
Cooking pot
Blender
Ingredients
- 1 large Cassava | Tapioca | Maravalli Kilangu around 4 cups when chopped
- Salt to taste
- Water to boil tapioca
For Grinding
- 1 cup Fresh Coconut grated
- 4 no Dry Red Chilli
- 4 cloves Garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
For Tempering
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split Urad dal
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
- Take tapioca, peel it and cube it into small pieces. Wash them well. Add it to a pot and cover with water. salt it and bring it to boil. Simmer and cook for 15 to 20 mins till the tapioca is tender.
- Now grind the ingredients given for masala to a smooth paste and set aside.
- When the tapioca is cooked, Strain it and add it to the same pot. Add the masala and mix well. Taste to see for seasoning. Let it cook for few more mins. If you want you could add some more water.
- Now make tempering, by heating oil and crackling mustard, urad dal and curry leaves. Once it is crackled, pour that over the kootu. Mix well and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Tapioca Kootu Recipe | Kappa Curry Recipe | Maravalli Kizhangu Kootu
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
279
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
20
mg
1
%
Potassium
390
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
49
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
35
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.