Ingredients

• 250 g - cooked tapioca ( kappa / cheeni ) pieces
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - jeera (cumin seeds)
• 1/2 tsp - urad dal
• 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise
• 1 spring- curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder (optional)
• Salt
• 1/4 cup - (or 3 tbsp) - grated coconut

How to Make Tapioca Upma

• Heat oil in a wide pan and add mustard seeds.
• When they begin to pop add cumin seeds ( jeera ), urad dal, slit green chillies and curry leaves and saute for 2 - 3 minutes or until fragrant.
• Add turmeric powder (Optional) and fry on a low heat for another 1 - 2 minutes.
• Add cooked tapioca pieces and adjust salt to taste.
• Mix all the ingredients well.
• Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 5 - 8 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle grated coconut.
• Serve hot as a snack.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya's World