Ingredients

• 1.5 kg tapioca
• 1.5 cups of onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chilies, minced
• Curry leaves, finely chopped
• 3 tbsps grated coconut
• 1.5 tsps chili powder
• 1.5 tsps turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• oil to deep fry

How to Make Tapioca Vadai

• Cover the tapioca with cold water.
• Heat till it begins to boil.
• Let it simmer for 2 minutes and then drain.
• Cover the tapioca with hot water and allow it to simmer till it turns soft.
• Cool, peel and mash.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a small fry pan.
• Add mustard and cumin seeds.
• When they pop, add onion.
• Fry till light brown.
• Add chilies, curry leaves and grated coconut. Fry lightly.
• Add chili and turmeric powders. Mix well and remove from fire.
• Add the fried mixture to tapioca. Add salt and mix well.
• Take 4 round lumps and flatten to 1.5 cm thick discs.
• Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown.
• Serve hot with chutney.