DISH NAME : KAPPA VADA (TAPIOCA FRITTERS)

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Cooking Time : 15 minutes

Description

Tapioca is also known as Yuca or Cassava . Tapioca is a native of South America. The edible part is the root. Tapioca must be cooked in lots of water and water drained out ,after it is cooked to remove toxins. Pearls made from tapioca are known as Sabudana in Hindi / Marathi and Sago in English.Tapioca is a staple food in Kerala, India and in some African countries. In the state of Kerala, tapioca is consumed, either boiled or cooked with coconut and spices. Tapioca and fish curry is a popular dish in Kerala. Tapioca is thinly sliced in and made into wafers like potato. Tapioca flour is used as a thickener.

Note

1) Chopped corriander can be added in place of curry leaves.
2) The water should be properly squeezed out from grated tapioca as it is considered unhealthy.
3) Fresh red chillies used in place of green chillies will give a good flavor.

Method

1) Grate tapioca. Squeeze out water.
2) Add bengal gram powder. Add ginger chopped, shallots chopped, chillies chopped, red chilli powder, curry leavs chopped and salt to taste. Mix well. Shape & flatten into vadas.
3) Heat oil. Deep fry till brown and crispy

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with sauce or chutney.