Tapioca Thoran - 3

Tapioca with Coriander is not an oft seen combination. But this recipe uses coriander leaf with tapioca and gives it a beautiful flavor. A very different recipe.

This recipe was given to me by my cousin - Leena Balasubramaniam

Ingredients:
Tapioca - 1 large, cut into bite size chunks
Coconut oil - 3tbsp
Mustard - 1 tsp
Curry leaf - 4
Red chillies - 2 , broken
Salt
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

To be ground coarsely:
Coconut - 1 1/2 cups
Small onion - 5
Red chillies - 3
Coriander leaf - 4 stalks
Opt: Garlic - 2 pods

Method:
Boil / pressure cook the tapioca in ample water with little salt and turmeric powder until it becomes soft and biteable.
Drain the water and keep aside.
Heat oil and add the mustard, red chillies and curry leaves.
Into this tip the ground coconut mixture and saute until good smell comes (2 min on medium flame).
Add the salt and turmeric powder. Mix well.
Add the tapioca and stir to coat with mixture.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Open lid and cook a further 5 minutes.
Serve hot.