Kappa Puzhukku (Mashed Tapioca )

Peel the thick brown and thin pink skin from tapioca and cut it into small pieces,Wash it well

Boil the tapioca pieces along with salt and a pinch of turmeric until it is fork tender

Drain the water and keep it aside

Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds

Add shallots, green chillies, garlic, red chillies, curry leaves and saute till the shallots begin to turn golden brown

Add a pinch of turmeric and cumin and saute for a minute

Add the boiled tapioca pieces and mix well

You can mash the tapioca pieces lightly

Serve Hot