Tapioca roast/ Kerala kappa roast




INGREDIENTS:

    • Tapioca - 500 gm
    • Coconut oil - 2 tbsp
    • Black mustard seeds - ½ tbsp
    • Curry leaves - 2 sprig
    • Dry red chilies - 4
    • Garlic - 5 cloves (crushed)
    • Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Green chilly - 5 (according to taste)
    • Water


METHOD:

      1.  Peel the tapioca and wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt.
      2.  Cut into rough cubes by driving the knife in and splitting it off the center of the tapioca.
      3.  Cook the tapioca in a cooker with enough water to cover it by an inch, salt and turmeric.
      4.  Cook on a medium flame for 2-3 whistles.
      5.  In a non-stick pan, heat coconut oil.
      6.  Splutter mustard seeds and fry dry red chilies and curry leaves.
      7.  Add crushed garlic and saute well.
      8.  Bring down the heat to low and add a pinch of turmeric powder.
      9.  Add cooked tapioca pieces.
      10.  Adjust salt and continue to stir until the spices coat the tapioca.
      11. Serve hot with tea, fish curry or beef fry. Enjoy!.


HEALTH BENEFITS


TAPIOCA:

  • People who need to gain weight quickly may benefit from including tapioca in the diet.
  • A good source of iron and fiber.
  • Easy to digest.
  • Free of common allergens.
  • Low in sodium, a high sodium diet has links to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
  • People can also add tapioca to other dishes to increase their carb and calorie content. 
  • Source of calcium as calcium is important for strong bones and teeth.
  • Promotes cell growth and supports cardiovascular health.


COCONUT OIL:

  • Helps with weight loss and food digestion.
  • Acts as an anti-aging component.
  • Good for blood sugar and diabetes.
  • Guards against any damage to the liver.
  • Helps stop heart disease and high blood pressure.  
  • Increases good cholesterol.


MUSTARD SEEDS:

  • A wonderful beauty aid.
  • Anti-cancer properties.
  • Has Cholesterol-lowering ability and control diabetes.
  • Improves cardiovascular health.
  • Relief from respiratory disorders.
  • Relieves menopausal symptoms.
  • Treats aches & pains.


CURRY LEAVES:

  • Good for eyesight and diabetics.
  • Help in reducing stress and improves memory.
  • Increase hair growth can help in dealing with dandruff and flaky scalp.
  •  helps in weight loss.
  •  helps in treating constipation, diarrhea, morning sickness and vomiting.
  •  eliminates bacteria.


GARLIC:

  • Boost immunity.
  • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
  • Has antibacterial properties.
  • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
  • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

GREEN CHILLI:

  • boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
  • Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
  • Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
  • It contains iron.
  • speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.


TURMERIC POWDER:

  • An anti-aging powerhouse and anti-inflammatory.
  • Beneficial in promoting overall joint health and mobility.
  • Helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin.
  • Improves healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, mood and stress tolerance.
  • Reduces symptoms of bloating, gas and risk of cancer.
  • Supports healthy metabolism, brain health, weight loss.


SALT:

  • An excellent source of electrolytes.
  • Has protective effects against heart disease. 
  • Helps to stay hydrated.
  • Improves sleep.
  • Prevents muscle cramping.
  • Promotes good vascular health.
  • Supports a healthy nervous system.






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