Nadan Kappa Biryani
Ingredients:-
Kappa/Tapioca - 1 kg
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Small onion - 2
Chopped green chiles - 2
For the Meat curry
Meat ( Beef , Pork ,lamb or chicken)- 1/2 kg
Chopped onion - 2
Chopped tomato - 1(optional)
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Crushed ginger and garlic - 2 tsp
Crushed star anise , black peppercorns and Cardamom - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
For Garnishing
Curry leaves
Red chiles
Raisins- 2 tsp
Chopped onion - 1 small
Mustard seeds
Method
Wash , clean and cut kappa into small pieces. Cook it in a heavy bottomed vessel by adding turmeric powder, salt and enough water to cover it .When it is done drain and add crushed small onions and green chiles.mix it well using a heavy spoon.
To make the meat mixture :- Marinate the meat pieces with chili, coriander, all crushed masalas and ginger and garlic and salt. Pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles by adding no water or if you want add 1/2 cup water.( depends on the meat you are using, if it is chicken 1-2 whistle is good, but beef , pork or lamb needs more time to cook).
Heat oil in a pan and chopped onions. saute for 8-10 minutes and add chopped tomato and fry it for another3 minutes. Add the cooked meat , along with the liquid if you have any and mix it well.Add garam masala..let it stand on a medium flame for another 10-12 minutes for the gravy to run dry or thick.Add this meat mixture to the prepared kappa and combine it well, so that the meat mixture gets mixed well with the Kappa.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. when they pop up add curry leaves, red chiles, raisins and chopped onions.fry till golden and pour over the Kappa Biriyani. and Serve warm
Cheers!!!!
(Source: Sarah, Vazhayila))
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