Kappa Biriyani/Tapioca Biriyani

Kappa (Tapioca)  biriyani is a very tasty dish from Kerala.It is a combination of kappa(tapioca) and meat.You can make it with any meat of your choice.I used kappa with chicken.

Ingredients

Kappa/Tapioca - 1kg

Chicken-1/2 kg
Onions-3 nos.

Green chilli-3 nos.

Ginger(crushed)-1 tbsp

Garlic(crushed)-1 tbsp

Turmeric powder-1 tsp

Chilli powder-2 tsp

Pepper powder-1 tsp

Garam masala-1 tsp

Meat masala-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves-2 sprigs

Salt-to taste
Coconut oil
Water

Method

1) Cook  kappa(tapioca) with turmeric powder(1/2 tsp) ,salt  and enough water.Drain the water completely.Mash it and keep aside.

2) Cook the chicken with turmeric powder and salt.

3)Heat oil in a pan add sliced onions,curry leaves,ginger,garlic and green chillies.Saute until it turns golden brown.Then add chilli powder,garam masala,meat masala and cooked chicken .Mix well.

4)Finally add mashed kappa(tapioca) and pepper powder.Adjust salt.Mix it well.Serve hot.