TAPIOCA KOOTU

INGREDIENTS:

Tapioca	1 medium sized root
Salt	As per taste
Turmeric powder	A pinch
Coconut	2-3 tbsp grated
Dry red chili	1
Cumin seeds	¼ tsp
Curry leaves	A sprig
Coconut oil	1 tsp

METHOD:

• Peel the skin of the tapioca and wash the tapioca to remove all the dirt.
• Chop into big chunks and cook with turmeric powder for 1-2 whistles in pressure cooker or until done. The tapioca should retain the shape but well cooked.
• In a blender, add grated coconut, cumin seeds and dry red chili. Grind them into smooth paste.
• Add the coconut paste and salt to the cooked tapioca. Mix well and cook for few mins.
• Remove from heat and mix in the curry leaves and a tsp of coconut oil.
• Serve hot with rice.

Note: Don’t skip the addition of coconut oil as it adds a wonderful aroma and flavor to the kootu.