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TAPIOCA PAKADU

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This is one of the most popular dishes amongst the kayakpattnam people . Ingredients: Tapioca – 1 (Medium Size) Peel  the skin ,clean and cut into medium size pieces.(here I have used frozen tapioca)If its frozen you can used it directly. Turmeric powder – 3 tsp Green chilli – 1 Tomato – 1 (small size) Tamarind – lemon size Salt – for taste Chilli powder – 1 tbsp Cumin powder – 1 tbsp Grated Coconut – 2 tbsp (optional) To Temper: Oil – 2 tsp Mustard,Cumin seeds – 1tsp each Red chilli – 3 or 4 Curry leaves – 1 sprig Method: *Soak tamarind in ½ glass water , extract  the juice and keep aside. *In a pressure cooker,cook the  tapioca adding ,turmeric,green chilli,tomato,chilli powder,cumin powder with one  cup water. *While cooking in a cooker ,If its frozen tapioca one whistle is enough  ,otherwise 2 to3 whistles may be required to cook. *In a kadai,heat oil,add all the seasoning ingredients and tempe...