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 Ginger, 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; 500 grams Tapioca; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Cumin; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 3 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 3 tsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 15 grams Ginger; 15 grams Garlic; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots); ½ cup Tomato; 3 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup Water; 3 Malabar Tamarind; ½ tsp Salt

60 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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

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.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

3 people

Water3 cup
Tapioca500 grams
Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Green Chilli, Slit5
Cumin½ tsp
Garlic3 cloves
Curry leaves5 sprigs
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Coconut Oil3 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 tsp
Ginger15 grams
Garlic15 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)1 cup
Tomato½ cup
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Malabar Tamarind3
Sardine Fish250 grams

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
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.
Coconut (Grated)Turmeric PowderSaltGreen ChilliCuminGarlicCurry leavesCoconut OilCurry 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.
Coconut OilFenugreek SeedsMustard SeedsGingerGarlicGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)TomatoKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander Powder
6
Once the raw smell subsides add water, malabar tamarind with required salt and let it boil. Add the fish and close the lid.
WaterMalabar TamarindSaltSardine Fish
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 Ginger, 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.