How long does Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu serve?

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

Is Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu?

700 grams Tapioca, 500 grams Prawns, 15 grams Tamarind, 1/4 cup Coconut, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu?

About 485 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu

Name: Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 15 grams Tamarind; 1/2 cup Water; 700 grams Tapioca; 4 cup Water; 1/4 cup Coconut, Grated; 4 cloves Garlic; 5 Small Onion (Shallots); 1½ tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tsp Salt; 500 grams Prawns; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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4 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 and Prawns · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low fat High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Machini kizhangu kooni kootu, or kappa and prawns: tapioca and prawns in a coconut shallot paste. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Tamarind15 grams
Water4½ cup
Tapioca700 grams
Coconut, Grated1/4 cup
Garlic4 cloves
Small Onion (Shallots)5
Cumin1½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder2½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Salt3 tsp
Prawns500 grams
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1/2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	485kcal	1940kcal
Protein	29g	117g
Carbohydrate	76g	305g
Fat	8.1g	32g
Fibre	6.2g	25g
Sugar	6.8g	27g

Cookd masalas for tapioca

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in water for 20 miniutes Peel the tapioca and cut them into small bits.
TamarindWaterTapioca
2
Pressure cook the tapioca for 1 whistle and let the pressure settle. Strain the tapioca into another pot and set aside.
Water
3
In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients for the paste and blend into a very fine paste. Add the paste to the cooked tapioca and mix until thoroughly combined and cook the tapioca mixture until the raw flavour of the paste disappears.
CoconutGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)CuminRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
4
Add the cleaned prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes or until prawns are cooked. In a tadka pan pour coconut oil, mustard seeds, dry red chilli and curry leaves Once aromatic add the tadka to the tapioca mixture and give it a good mix. Serve Hot.
PrawnsCoconut OilMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu?: 700 grams Tapioca, 500 grams Prawns, 15 grams Tamarind, 1/4 cup Coconut, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Machini Kizhangu Kooni Kootu?: About 485 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.