Tapioca puttu is a traditional dish made using grated tapioca with an optional chicken filling. It can also be made with grated coconut for a vegetarian version.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500gtapioca
- 4tbsproasted rice flour
- 6tbspboneless chicken roast
- 2tbspgrated coconut
- salt to taste
How to make Kappa Puttu / Tapioca Puttu
Preparation
Peel the tapioca and cut it into big pieces.
Grate the tapioca.
Add the grated tapioca into a bowl and add salt. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
Squeeze the grated tapioca using your hands to remove the milk.
Add rice flour to the tapioca and mix well without any lumps. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Cooking
Prepare a puttu making gadget by placing the holed disc at the bottom and filling the bottom pot with water.
Sprinkle grated coconut at the bottom of the funnel followed by grated tapioca until the middle.
Add 1 tbsp chicken roast followed by more tapioca, then chicken roast, and finally chicken roast.
Top with chicken roast and cover with the lid.
Place the funnel over the pot and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked well.
Remove the funnel and use the back of a ladle to push the puttu out. Serve hot.
Tips & Tricks
For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken filling with additional grated coconut.
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