Authentic Keralan Kappa Biryani with Spicy Beef Fry
Experience the ultimate comfort food of Kerala, featuring mashed tapioca tossed with a robust, spiced minced meat masala. This hearty dish is infused with aromatic coconut oil, curry leaves, and freshly ground pepper.
70min
Total Time
4
Servings
Kerala
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil the cubed tapioca in salted water until soft and tender. Drain excess water and mash roughly. Set aside.
2
Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté sliced onions, green chilies, and curry leaves until translucent.
3
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma disappears completely.
4
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, stirring on low heat for a minute.
5
Add the minced meat and chopped tomatoes, mixing well and cooking until the meat releases its juices.
6
Cover and cook on medium heat until the meat is fully tender and the masala is thick and dry.
7
Stir in the garam masala and black pepper powder, adjusting salt to taste.
8
Add the mashed tapioca directly into the meat masala and mix thoroughly on low heat for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
9
Drizzle a spoonful of raw coconut oil and garnish with fresh curry leaves before serving hot.
Ingredients
1 kg tapioca (kappa), peeled and cubed
400g minced beef or mutton
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
3 green chilies, slit
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp red chili powder
1.5 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp black pepper powder
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
3 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste
2 cups water
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