Kappa Biriyani Recipe

Ingredients 

To prepare beef masala:-

Beef: 1/2 kg

Garam masala: 1/2 tsp

Chilly powder: 2 tsp

Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp

Pepper powder: 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder: 2 tsp

Garlic: 1 tbsp finely chopped 

Ginger: 1 tbsp finely chopped

Curry leaves: 2 stems

Salt to taste

To prepare  kappa:-

Kappa / tapioca: 1 kg, peeled and cut into medium cubes

Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

 To prepare the Biriyani:-

Pearl onions (shallots): 15-20, thinly sliced or 1 medium onion, chopped

Green chillies: 2-3 

Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp

Chilly powder: 1/2 tsp

Pepper powder: 3/4 tsp

Garam masala powder: 1 tsp

Curry leaves: 1-2 sprigs

Salt to taste

Coconut oil: 1-2 tbsp

For the seasoning:-

Coconut oil: 1-2 tsp

Pearl onions: 2-3, thinly sliced

Curry leaves: a few

Coconut: 1/4 cup 

Method

Marinate the beef with all the ingredients listed for beef masala.

Pressure cook the marinated beef pieces adding 1/4 cup water for 3-4 whistles or until done. Set aside.

Cut the tapioca to small dices and cook in water by adding salt and turmeric powder. When done, switch off and drain the water completely.

Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the thinly sliced pearl onions and green chillies. When onion starts to turn brown, bring down the heat to low and add turmeric powder, chilly powder, pepper powder and garam masala. Saute for 8-10 seconds and add the prepared beef gravy.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until the gravy is thick and add the mashed tapioca and a few curry leaves. Mix well. Check for salt.

Meanwhile heat coconut oil in a small pan,  add curry leaves and sliced shallots. When shallots turn brown add grated coconut and fry till coconut turn brown. Pour this over the prepared kappa ( tapioca ) Biriyani and serve.