April 4th, 2011 
Jisha 
When my in-laws came to visit us, we would often explore the aisles of a Latin-American Grocery Store for different stem and root tubers. My father-in-law found these Malanga roots during one such visit. Malanga is also known as Yautia, Cocoyam, Eddo, Coco, Tannia, Japanese Potatoes and so on. Malanga Root is related to a [...]
December 2nd, 2009 Jisha 
Kappayerachi or Kappa Erachi is a wonderful dish from God’s Own Country – Kerala. It is a combination of Kappa (Yuca or tapioca) and Erachi (Beef). Kottayam Style Kappayerachi is very special. Cooked Tapioca and beef are simmered in a paste of fried coconut and spices, which makes this dish heavenly. You can have Kappayerachi [...]
July 8th, 2009 Jisha 
Kappa – Yuca or Tapioca can be prepared in many ways. Back home in Kerala, we used to prepare Kappa in 3 different ways: Kappa Chenda – Plain Boiled Tapioca Kappa Vevichathu – Seasoned Tapioca with Grated Coconut Kappa Puzhukku – Simple Seasoned Tapioca I often make Kappa Puzhakku since it’s easy and I don’t [...]
