Ingredients:

• 2 – tapioca root stems
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 2 -green chillies
• 1.5 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1 sprig- Curry leaves
• 1/2- Coconut shredded
• 1 tbsp – Coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp -mustard seeds
• salt

Method:

1. Peel and cut the tapioca into 1/2 inch pieces. Boil it.
2. When half-boiled, strain the water (this is to take off the bitterness found in tapioca skin).
3. Boil again by adding water, and after the water comes to a boil, strain the water again. The tapioca should be 3/4th cooked.
4. Crush the green chillies and shredded coconut. Only crush it, do not make a paste.
5. Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
6. Mix 1/2 cup of water to this mixture, add salt and boil tapioca to a semi-soft consistency.
7. Let the water evaporate completely.
8. Heat coconut oil in a pan, pop mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add it to the tapioca mixture and mix it.

Recipe courtesy of Sify Bawarchi