Kappa Biriyani

• Prep. Time: 15 Min
• Cooking Time: 30 Mins
• Ready In: 35 Mins

Kappa Biriyani can be prepared with Mutton and chicken as well but the combination with beef is the best. It is a mix of Kappa (tapioca) and beef (with bones).

Cook the tapioca (kappa) with salt and ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and water (pressure cooking will be easier). Ensure that the pieces stay intact and does not break down. Remove excess water if there is any. Crush the ginger and garlic into a fine paste
Take the beef in a large bowl. Add the onion, green chillies, ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon of chilli powder 1 teaspoon of meat masala, garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste, one one leaflet of curry leaves and salt. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for at least half-an-hour. Pressure cook the beef with ½ cup of water.

In a pan, sauté the grated coconut, shallots along with one leaflet of curry leaves. Once the coconut turns golden brown, add ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of meat masala, ½ teaspoon of coriander powder, ½ teaspoon of chilli powder and mix well.
Then add the cooked tapioca and sauté for a minute. Then add the cooked beef and mix well. Serve hot. Sliced onion and curry leaves can be used as garnish