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Kappa | Yuca

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Edited on 02/12/2021 to include more information and to make it reader-friendly. 🙂

Kappa | Yuca – Kerala style. Easy recipe when you want to try something different. Learn how to prepare yuca, a root vegetable- starchy goodness. Kappa/ maracheeni/tapioca as it is called in India is very popular in the Southern State of India, Kerala. Here I have outline two variations of preparation. Both are delicious!

kappa or yuca or cassava made in kerala style
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what is kappa|yuca?

Kappa | Yuca is a starchy tubular root vegetable with a thick outer covering. It is quite popular in Kerala and many other tropical countries. It is quite starchy and is high in carbs.

kappa, yucca or cassava

how to clean kappa?

  • Trim the ends off
  • cut the pieces into 2 inch long pieces
  • make a small lengthwise slit along the brown skin deep enough to touch the flesh [remember, kappa has flaky brown skin and a slightly thicker inside skin - both need to removed prior to cooking. ]
  • Gently peel off the brown flaky skin as well as the thicker skin.
  • Wash the pieces in water.

two variations - kappa puzhukku & chendumuriyan kappa

I make Kappa or yuca in mainly two variations - puzhukku and chendumuriyan.

puzhukku

Kappa puzhukku is where kappa is cooked and mashed or broken into smaller pieces and mixed with some ground coconut with spices.

chendumuriyan

In this type of preparation, kappa is boiled in large chunks and served with a relish/dip.

Both are tasty. Since kappa is mainly starch and carbs, I generally serve it with fish curry.

kappa served with nadan meen curry
Kappa_Yuca
Kappa_Yuca

Kappa | Yuca

Kappa | Yuca – Kerala style. Easy recipe when you want to try something different.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Calories 662 kcal

Ingredients
  

To make Kappa Puzhukku

  • 600-800 grams Kappa/Yuca
  • Salt to taste

Coconut Paste

  • ½ cup coconut
  • 1 medium sized garlic clove
  • 1 Serrano pepper/green chillies adjust to taste

Seasoning/Tempering

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 10-12 curry leaves

To make Chendumuriyan Kappa

  • 600-700 gram Kappa/Yuca
  • ½ tablespoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric/turmeric powder/haldi

Instructions
 

Kappa puzhukku

  • You will start off preparing the kappa - first chop off the ends, slice it into thick rounds, then peel using a paring knife. Then slice the thick rounds lengthwise into long slices about an inch thick. Then chop them roughly into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a medium-sized sauce pan, add 3 quarts (about 2 liters) water, kappa pieces, salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or till tender.
  • While the kappa is cooking, using a blender, gently crush the coconut, garlic, and Serrano pepper.
  • Once the Kappa pieces are cooked, in a small skillet or kadhai, heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and red chilli flakes. Drain the kappa pieces and add them to the seasoned oil and mix well.
  • Mix the crushed coconut mixture with the kappa pieces and stir well.
  • Serve hot.

Chendumuriyan kappa

  • To prepare kappa, first chop off the ends, slice it into thick rounds, then peel using a paring knife.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add 3 quarts (about 2 liters) water, kappa pieces, turmeric, salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or till tender.
  • Drain and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure that the kappa pieces are just fork tender. Do not cook them till mushy.
Bite-sized pieces will cook faster than the thick rounds.
3. You can use any green chillies instead of Serrano peppers. Adjust to taste. [br]4. This is typically served in Kerala with spicy red fish curry.
Do not use water when crushing the coconut with garlic and Serrano pepper and do not grind this to paste.
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Comments

  1. Suchithra says

    Wow,this is my alltime favourite,seeing this pic i feel like eating kappa right now..nice recipe and such a lovely picture..never seen food kappa and meen curry looking so lovely:)

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    • Framed Recipes says

      :). Thanks Suchitra.

      Reply

  2. [email protected] says

    I was eagerly waiting for this recipe.Wondering how did I miss it. 😀
    I am sure giving this a try Sree. Can't wait to get my hands on the yuca here..

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    • Framed Recipes says

      Do try it Jyothi. Yuca is really tasty. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply

  3. Traditionallymodernfood says

    I have never used this vegetables.. Looks delicious will try it

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    • Framed Recipes says

      Sure Vidya. It is very popular in Kerala. I hope you will like it when you try.

      Reply

  4. Revathi says

    While growing up, my mom always made yuca for Sunday evening snack. We used to eat it along with pieces of coconut. You have now reminded me of those lovely memories. Love both the ways you have made this yuca. Your pics have made these look even more fabulous 🙂

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    • Framed Recipes says

      Yuca brings a lot of memories to me too Revathi. Glad you liked the dish.

      Reply

  5. Dolphia Nandi says

    So unusual dish with so unique flavors!

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    • Framed Recipes says

      Yep, it is a very popular dish in Kerala though. Thanks.

      Reply

  6. Molly Kumar says

    What a beautiful dish and I so enjoyed reading this post....fitting into those old jeans is definitely pricess or nothing short of a miracle 🙂 Beautiful pics too !

    Reply

    • Framed Recipes says

      :). Thank you Molly.

      Reply

  7. Kylee @ Kylee Cooks says

    I love how you've described this!

    I've seen this before, but never known what to do with it/how to prepare it.
    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Framed Recipes says

      Thanks Kylee.. I hope you will give it a try.

      Reply

  8. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    What an unusual dish and we love trying new and exotic dishes. This certainly fits the bill. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Framed Recipes says

      Of course Marisa. We love trying new dishes too. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

      Reply

  9. Pinkz says

    Drooling over your fascinating clicks and reading your wonderful posts definitely put a smile on my face 🙂 Loved the new twist to mogo, will try out soon. Love Pinkz

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    • Framed Recipes says

      Thank you Pinkz.

      Reply

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