Tapioca ka chokha(Mashed cassava root)

• Servings: 3- 4
• Preparation time: 10 minutes.
• Boiling time: 10 minutes
• Mashing time: 2 minutes.
• Total time: 22 minutes.

Tapioca/cassava root is cultivated worldwide; this is staple food in many regions of world and India. Tapioca chips are eaten by all groups of society as a delicacy.

“Tapioca ka Chokha (Mashed Cassava Root)” is one of the simple yet flavourful dishes I prepare using the fresh tapioca grown in my kitchen garden at my home in Kudankulam. The freshly harvested cassava roots are boiled until soft, then gently mashed with a drizzle of mustard oil, finely chopped green chilies, onions, and a touch of salt;  creating a rustic, homely preparation full of earthy aroma and natural sweetness.

This dish reflects the beauty of homegrown produce and the joy of turning humble ingredients into something comforting and nourishing. Each bite of Tapioca ka Chokha carries the warmth of the soil and the satisfaction of cooking straight from the garden; truly a celebration of simple living and traditional flavours.

Indian state Kerala, Nagaland and Mizoram are consuming boiled and mashed tapioca as a breakfast or in the evening breakfast. The state Kerala used this boiled and mashed tapioca paired with fish and meat, especially sardines, as a delicacy.

Ingredients:

• Tapioca (cassava root):300 gm
• Onion: 1 no. (Medium size)
• Green chilli: 2-3 no.
• Coriander leaves: 20 gm
• Mustard oil: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1 teaspoon

Preparation:

1. Peel off and chop tapioca.
2. Boil tapioca with half teaspoon of salt. Keep aside.
3. Peel off onion and chop the onion into small pieces. Keep aside.
4. Chop the coriander leaf and green chilli. Keep aside.

Method:

• Take a mixing bowl put all ingredients into this bowl.
• Mash all with the help of masher or hand.
• Mash properly (more you mash better will be test), “Tapioca (cassava root) ka chokha” is ready.
• It is served with any type of meal.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

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