TAPIOCA STIR FRY / MARAGENASU PALYA
Tapioca Stir fry is a delicious side dish served with South Indian Meal. It is very simple yet super addictive.
Equipment
- 1 Big Bowl
- 1 Chopping Board and Knife
- 1 Wide Bottom Pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Tapioca cubes
- 2 Tsp Oil
- 1 Tsp Urad dal / Black Gram
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
- 1 No Large Onion Finely Chopped
- 2 Nos Green Chillies finely chopped
- 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
- Salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped fresh Coriander
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Jeera / Cumin
- 3/4 Tsp Rai / Mustard
Instructions
- Soak Tapioca in water for about 10 minutes. Using a sharp knife peel off the skin.
- Discard the skin, and cut the tapioca into small 1-2 inch pieces.
- Sprinkle some salt and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Wash the Tapioca twice in running water .Drain the water and keep the tapioca pieces aside.
- Place them in a pot, and pour water keeping the level about an inch above the tapioca pieces.
- Cook with the lid closed.Bring to boil, and cook till the tapioca pieces are tender.
- Switch off, drain the water, and keep the cooked tapioca aside.
- Heat oil in a wide bottom pan .
- Add cumin and mustard seeds. Once it splutters add finely chopped onion and chillies.
- Add turmeric, Asafoetida , Red chilli powder and mix well.
- Now add the tender tapioca pieces and mix well.
- Add little salt if needed.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander and mix well.
- Turn off the heat .
- Serve and Enjoy............................
Notes
- Soak Tapioca in water as it is easier to peel the skin.
- Ensure to remove the fiber in the center as it is not edible.
- Add salt and wash under running water to remove the excess starch.
- You may add grated coconut to this dish. I have not added as I was out of stock.
- Adjust the chillies as per your spice tolerance.