Kappa (Tapioca/Cassava) (കപ്പ)
Category: rice — staple / boiled accompaniment
Course: main | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: main
breakfast

Boiled cassava, the humble Kerala staple, eaten with fish curry, beef or chutney.

Spice level: 1
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Cassava (kappa), peeled and quartered
qty: 250
unit: g
name: Turmeric powder
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Whole garlic cloves
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Salt
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Water
qty: 250
unit: g

Steps:
Peel cassava, cut into chunks and wash well.
Boil in salted water with turmeric and garlic until easily pierced, about 20 minutes.
Drain excess moisture; serve hot with fish or beef curry or a chutney.

Tags: staple
vegan