The kappa biryani resembles a khichdi, and is made with boiled kappa or tapioca.  A  beef masala mixture, is tossed with the mashed tapioca.



The kappa biryani resembles a khichdi, and is made with boiled kappa or tapioca. A tadka of green chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds is added before the mixture is beaten with a wooden pestle.
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Kappa biriyani is also known as ellum kappayum/ kappayum ellum or kappa biriyani erachi which is one of the iconic dishes in Kerala thattukada (roadside kiosks)

Cochin town has always offered me phenomenally exciting night outs in thattukada (road side eateries). This is my town, and this is my home. “Me and my boys (and my one wife)” will be back in town soon enough…. When I am out with my friends in Cochin, there is a reassuring feeling in my mind that everything is going to be good. That tonight, we are going to have the time of our lives, and that everything in life is going to be A-Okay.

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Back in Manchester, after work, my friends and I enjoy the evenings quite a bit, but nights out in Manchester are quite different from Cochin. The bars and clubs are always packed in the summer, and the popular ones always have pretty big lines to get in. However, they all lack the life, the excitement and the sheer fun feeling that bars and lounges in Cochin offer you.

Wholeheartedly I believe that Beef Dry Fry, Chicken Tikka and tasty Kappa Biriyani add spice to your night! I am yet to have another culinary experience that can give me a “feel-good” high in life!

Thattukada kappa biriyani:

After a good night of social activities in Cochin, we usually end up in one of the early morning breakfast places. These are usually crowded with people trying to get one last bite in, before hitting the sack to sleep off a Sunday. Kerala’s national food by choice, the famous Porotta and curry is the best thing there is to follow a series of non-stop all night excitement.

The atmosphere, the thrill and the fun of sitting on the benches outside at these Thattukada and eating simply is the best way to finish off an exciting night out with your friends. This lip-smacking goodness of spicy thattukada kappa biriyani recipe offers me a small piece of heaven every single time!

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Kappa biriyani Kerala recipe:

Kappa beef biryani recipe resembles a khichdi, and is made with boiled kappa or tapioca. A tadka of green chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds is added before the mixture is beaten with a wooden pestle. A  beef masala mixture that stands in a pan, is tossed with the mashed tapioca before it’s served steaming. Kappa biriyani calories is listed below this post.

Easy kappa biriyani recipe can be prepared with various combinations. Kappa or tapioca is the main ingredient in the recipe, you can combine it with chicken (kappa biriyani chicken) lamb or fish. There are few vegetarian options aswell.

The kappa biryani resembles a khichdi, and is made with boiled kappa or tapioca. A tadka of green chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds is added before the mixture is beaten with a wooden pestle.

How to prepare kappa biriyani thattukada style

Preparation time- 15 minutes

Cooking time – 30 minutes

Serves – 4

Kappa biriyani ingredients

  • Beef – ½ kg
  • Onion – 1
  • chopped ginger & garlic – 1 tablespoon each
  • Chilli powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Coriander powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala – 1 teaspoon
  • Vinegar – 2 teaspoon
  • Kappa/ Tapioca/ Cassava – ½ kg
  • fresh grated coconut – 1cup
  • Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Small onion – 5-6
  • Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt
  • Oil – coconut oil
  • Curry leaves
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Kappa Biriyani preparation

  1. Cook tapioca with salt till it becomes soft. Strain and mash tapioca & keep it aside.
  2. Marinate the cleaned beef with onion, ginger garlic, masala powders, vinegar & salt.
  3. Cook the marinated beef till it becomes tender.
  4. Add the mashed tapioca to beef & mix well.
  5. Meanwhile fry scraped coconut with chilli powder & coriander powder till it becomes golden brown. Grind it.
  6. Add ground coconut mix to beef & tapioca & mix well.
  7. Heat oil in a pan & splutter mustard seeds.
  8. Add small onion & saute for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Add beef tapioca mix & stir for 4-5 minutes.
  10. Tasty Kappa biriyani is ready to serve hot!!
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Kappa Biryani

The kappa biryani resembles a khichdi, and is made with boiled kappa or tapioca.  A  beef masala mixture, is tossed with the mashed tapioca.



Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, kerala cuisine
Keyword kappa biryani
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 495kcal
Author Sumith Babu

Ingredients

Ingredients to make kappa biriyani

  • 500 gms beef
  • onion chopped
  • 3 pods garlic chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger chopped
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/2 kg kappa cassava
  • 1 cup fresh grated coconut
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 6 shallots Indian small onion
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Ingredients to make Kappa Biryani

  • Cook tapioca with salt till it becomes soft. Strain and mash tapioca & keep it aside.



  •  Marinate the cleaned beef with onion, ginger garlic, masala powders, vinegar & salt. Cook the marinated beef till it becomes tender.



  • Add the mashed tapioca to beef & mix well. Meanwhile fry scraped coconut with chilli powder & coriander powder till it becomes golden brown. Grind it. Add ground coconut mix to beef & tapioca & mix well.



  •  Heat oil in a pan & splutter mustard seeds. Add small onion & saute for 3-4 minutes. Add beef tapioca mix & stir for 4-5 minutes. Your Kappa biriyani is ready to serve hot!!
     



Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Vitamin E: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg
What is kappa biriyani?

Kerala Kappa Biriyani is a wholesome meal, a delightful duet of Kappa and Beef. A flavourful mixture of Tapioca and spicy Beef that is an all -time favourite of non-vegetarians in Kerala.

Is kappa biriyani gluten free?

Tapioca is a staple food in some regions and is used worldwide as a thickening agent, mainly in foods. Tapioca is gluten-free, and almost completely protein-free.