How long does Kappa and Meen curry take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kappa and Meen curry serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kappa and Meen curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kappa and Meen curry?

500 grams Tapioca, 250 grams Sardine Fish, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Malabar Tamarind, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, 15 grams Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kappa and Meen curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kappa and Meen curry?

About 742 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kappa and Meen curry

Name: Kappa and Meen curry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 cup Water; 15 grams Garlic; 500 grams Tapioca; 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tsp Salt; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 250 grams Sardine Fish; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 3 tsp Coconut Oil; 15 grams Ginger; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 3 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 3 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Water; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ cup Tomato

Also known as Kappa Puzhuk, Mathi Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total60 min

Prep30 min

Cook30 min

Serves3

Per serving742 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Rainy Day

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7 steps, each one filmed

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Kappa and meen curry pairs Kerala kappa puzhuk of tapioca and coconut with a sardine curry soured by Malabar tamarind. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 1 hour, video.

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for3 servings

Water3 cup
Garlic15 grams
Tapioca500 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)1 cup
Salt2 tsp
Curry leaves5 sprigs
Turmeric Powder1.5 tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Sardine Fish250 grams
Cumin½ tsp
Mustard Seeds2 tsp
Coconut Oil3 tsp
Ginger15 grams
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Green Chilli, Slit5
Garlic3 cloves
Dry Red Chilli2
Fenugreek Seeds1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Tomato½ cup
Malabar Tamarind3

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	742kcal	2226kcal
Protein	24g	73g
Carbohydrate	88g	264g
Fat	35g	104g
Fibre	11g	33g
Sugar	11g	32g

Cookd masalas for tapioca

Method

1
Boil the tapioca in the pressure cooker with salt and turmeric powder.
WaterTapiocaSaltTurmeric Powder
2
In a blender, prepare a mix of grated coconut, turmeric powder, salt, green chilli, cumin powder and garlic.
Turmeric PowderSaltCuminCoconut OilCurry leavesCoconut (Grated)Green ChilliGarlicCurry leaves
3
Mix this into the pot.
4
Use curry leaves, mustard seeds and dry chilli for tempering.
Curry leavesMustard SeedsDry Red Chilli
5
Saute the fenugreek and mustard seeds. Add the ginger, garlic, green chilli, curry leaves and shallots. Then add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
GarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderCoconut OilGingerMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGreen ChilliTomato
6
Once the raw smell subsides add water, malabar tamarind with required salt and let it boil. Add the fish and close the lid.
Sardine FishSaltWaterMalabar Tamarind
7

Before you start

How long does Kappa and Meen curry take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kappa and Meen curry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kappa and Meen curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kappa and Meen curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kappa and Meen curry?: 500 grams Tapioca, 250 grams Sardine Fish, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Malabar Tamarind, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, 15 grams Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kappa and Meen curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kappa and Meen curry?: About 742 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.