Spicy Cassava root is my husband’s favourite food…………
Tapioca is the purest form of starch food and is rich in dietary fiber. The root is also a rich source of carbohydrates. So, if you are on a lose weight mission, avoid it from your daily diet. But, once in a while is ok.
Tapioca/ cassava root is said to be the common man’s food in Kerala. Tapioca stir-fry is usually served as breakfast or as an evening snack in our home. Fish curry makes a great combination with tapioca stir fry. Cassava root stir-fry is also a power packed meal.
Tapioca/ Cassava root can be preserved for years by parboiling and drying the peeled, washed, sliced root.We dry tapioca roots at home when we have lots of it. Today, I am going to share the recipe using fresh Cassava/ tapioca root. Fresh one tastes better than the dried.
Now, to the recipe…..
Cassava Root / Tapioca Root Stir-fry
Cassava Root (Tapioca) Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 2 cups of Cassava/ tapioca root diced
- 5 cups of water
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 medium size onion chopped
- 3 green chilli sliced lengthwise
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp mustard seed
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- Salt to taste
- Curry leaves
Instructions
- Add 5 cups of water and salt to diced tapioca root. Cook until the roots are soft.
- Drain the excess water and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Pop the mustard seeds.
- Saute the crushed garlic until golden in color.
- Saute the onion until golden brown. Add the chilli and curry leaves. Stir well.
- Add turmeric powder and grated coconut and stir-cook for 1 minute on medium heat.
- Add the cooked tapioca and mix well. Cover and cook on low flame for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
Notes
Serve hot with fish curry.
Happy cooking
