How long does Tapioca Chips take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tapioca Chips serve?

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

Is Tapioca Chips vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Tapioca Chips 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 Tapioca Chips?

1000 grams Tapioca, ½ cup Water, 2 tsp Salt, For Deep Frying Oil, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tapioca Chips?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tapioca Chips?

About 175 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tapioca Chips

Name: Tapioca Chips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1000 grams Tapioca; 2 tsp Salt; ½ cup Water; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

15 min
medium
Serves 10

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 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.

Also known as Kappa Chips, Maravalli Kizhangu Chips · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Kerala tapioca chips, or kappa chips, sliced thin, deep-fried with salt water and dusted with chilli powder. Medium-spicy, makes 10, 15 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

5 items

10 people

Tapioca1000 grams
Salt2 tsp
Water½ cup
OilFor Deep Frying
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	175kcal	1750kcal
Protein	1.5g	15g
Carbohydrate	38g	383g
Fat	1.9g	19g
Fibre	1.9g	19g
Sugar	1.7g	17g

Method

1
Clean and peel off the tapioca and put it inside a water bowl before using.
Tapioca
2
Make a salt mixture with 2 tsp of salt and 150 ml of water.
SaltWater
3
Slice the tapioca using a mandolin slicer
4
Heat up the oil for deep frying. Quickly add into the oil. Let it fry and when it’s half fried, you can sprinkle salt water on top. You can take out the chips, when the oil settles. Sprinkle some red chilli powder on top when it’s hot.
OilRed Chilli Powder

Before you start

How long does Tapioca Chips take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tapioca Chips serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tapioca Chips vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tapioca Chips 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 Tapioca Chips?: 1000 grams Tapioca, ½ cup Water, 2 tsp Salt, For Deep Frying Oil, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tapioca Chips?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tapioca Chips?: About 175 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.