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Kappa Biriyani Recipe

The beloved dish of Kappa Biriyani Recipe originates from the southern state of Kerala in India and is a popular comfort food among both locals and visitors.
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Course: biriyani, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian Course
Keyword: kappa biriyani, kappa biriyani recipe, kappa biriyani recipe kerala style, kappa biriyani recipe kottayam style, tapioca biriyani
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 bottom vessel
  • 1 Pressure Cooker
  • 1 Kadhai

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Tapioca/Casava/Kappa
  • 1 tbsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Grated Garlic
  • 3 nos Green Chillies
  • Curry Leaves
  • 2 Nos Finely Sliced Onions
  • 3 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 tbsp Red Chilly Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tbsp Meat Masala Powder
  • 750 grams Mutton
  • 5-6 tbsp Coconut Oil or Normal Oil
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Coconut
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Coconut
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions

  • How to clean Kappa/Tapioca:
    Cut and slit from sides to remove the skin. (Skin peels off easily )
    Tip - Soak in salt and turmeric water to remove the soil and dirt
  • Chop them roughly in small-med size pieces
  • Wash them thoroughly in water 2-3 times or until the water is clear
  • Take bottom vessel and add 2-3 litres of water and add some Salt and turmeric and let it boil
  • Then add the cleaned and chopped tapioca to the boiling water and cook on high flame for 5 mins
  • Cover and cook on medium flame for 10-15 mins or until the tapioca are soft.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pressure cooker. Next, add one tablespoon of grated ginger and one tablespoon of grated garlic. Then, goes in three slits of green chillies and curry leaves.
  • Next, please add two finely sliced onions.
  • Now add Salt as per taste
  • Once the onions are golden brown, add 3 tbsp Coriander Powder, Mix everything thoroughly.2 tbsp Red Chilly Powder, 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder & 2 tbsp Meat Masala Powder
  • Add Salt if required after checking seasoning
  • Then goes in 750 grams of Mutton/Lamb and mix it well.
  • Add one cup of tapioca stock to give added taste and flavour
  • Now generously add some Curry Leaves.
  • Cover the lid and First, whistle three times on high flame. Then simmer and cook for next 15 minutes.
  • Please ensure that the tapioca has been cooked thoroughly and soft in texture
  • Once the Tapioca is cooked transfer it into a Strainer.
  • For Garnishing - Take a pan heat some coconut oil and add chopped coconut and roast until golden brown
  • Then dry roast grated coconut with curry leaves until golden brown.
  • Once the grated coconut is aromatic and golden brown in colour, Take off the heat and keep it aside
  • Once the gas is completely gone, Open the Cooker, check the meat is cooked properly and Dry out access water from the masala.
  • To make dum, place a thick tawa over high flame and heat for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the flame to low and place a pan over the tawa.
  • First, transfer the Mutton Masala to the pan. Then, layer it with the cooked Tapioca.
  • Garnish it with fried coconut.
  • Cover and Cook on low flame for 10 mins.
  • Mix it well and gently mash the tapioca pieces.

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Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal