### Preparation of KAPPA BIRIYANI / TAPIOCA BIRIYANI ### Ingredients :- Kappa/Tapioca-( cut into medium sized pieces) - 1 kg Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Dry red chilies - 3 nos Curry leaves - 1 sprig Shallots-sliced - 10 to 12 nos Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp Fennel powder - 1/2 tsp Grated coconut - 2/3 cup Salt - to taste For beef / mutton masala Beef or mutton-(cubed) - 600 to 700 gms Onion-sliced - 1.5 cups Ginger-crushed - 1/2 tbsp Garlic-crushed - 1/2 tbsp Green chilies-cut vertically - 1 or 2 nos Curry leaves - 1 sprig Kashmiri chili powder - 1.5 to 2 tbsp Coriander powder - 1 tbsp Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder - 1 tsp Tomato-chopped - 1/2 cup Coconut milk - 1/2 cup Water - as required Salt - to taste Oil - as required Directions :- To prepare beef / mutton masala Heat oil in a pan and add onion,ginger,garlic and green chilies.Saute until onion turns golden brown. Reduce the flame to low,add chili powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder,black pepper powder,garam masala powder and 1/4 cup water.Cook until oil starts to separate,stirring continuously. Add tomato and cook until it turns mushy.Now add beef /mutton pieces and salt to taste.Add sufficient quantity of water.Cover and cook over medium heat until it is done.(you can use a pressure cooker ,if desired) Add coconut milk and cook for few more minutes or until the gravy turns thick.Keep aside. To prepare kappa/tapioca Cook tapioca with turmeric powder,salt and plenty of water.Drain and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and mustard seeds,let it splutter.Add dry red chilies,curry leaves and shallots.Saute until it turns golden brown. Add cumin powder and fennel powder.Saute for few seconds and add grated coconut.Cook for a minute ,stirring continuously.Add cooked kappa/tapioca.Mix well until combined.Add more salt if required. Now add the prepared beef/mutton masala and mix well. NOTES Adjust the spice level according to your taste.Kashmiri chili powder gives a nice red colour to the gravy without being too spicy.I used about 2 tbsp of kashmiri chili powder.If you are using regular chili powder,use according to your spice level. For best result use meat with bone..
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 06:34:37 +0000
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