{"id":28540,"date":"2021-12-13T19:45:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T00:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=28540"},"modified":"2023-01-17T22:12:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T03:12:51","slug":"instant-pot-30-minute-one-pot-meal-chicken-tapioca-masala-kerala-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/instant-pot-30-minute-one-pot-meal-chicken-tapioca-masala-kerala-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot 30 Minute One Pot Meal | Chicken Tapioca Masala | Kerala Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-30-minute-tapioca-and-chicken-masala.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-30-minute-tapioca-and-chicken-masala.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-30-minute-tapioca-and-chicken-masala-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finger licking delish chicken &amp; kappa or tapioca cooked in the Instant Pot\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Kappa or tapioca is a staple food in Kerala and is widely grown in tropical places. Over the years this simple &amp; humble root vegetable has been curated &amp; now it can be found on the menu of most fine dining restaurants in Kerala. Kappa can be paired with literally any kind of meat &amp; seafood. However, Kappa &amp; fish curry is a true Kerala delicacy.<\/p>\n<p>I tend to make one-pot meals with kappa, by pairing it with chicken, beef, fish, or shrimp. This time, cooked in the Instant Pot along with the chicken. Turned out to be finger-licking delish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tapioca-Kappa-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tapioca-Kappa-Recipe.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tapioca-Kappa-Recipe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tapioca-Kappa-Recipe-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cooking Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"30 Minute Instant Pot One Pot Meal | Tapioca Chicken Masala |Yuca Cassava|My Favourite Kerala Recipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QzywTmuOynU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Instant-Pot-30-minute-tapioca-and-chicken-masala.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Instant Pot 30 Minute One Pot Meal | Chicken Tapioca Masala | Kerala Recipe<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Indian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT10M\">10 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT40M\">40 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">5 people<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Cooking Tapioca[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tapioca or Kappa, medium-sized chunks- 1 Kg or 2 lbs<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 1 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Marinating Chicken[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken, bone-in pieces- 8 to 10<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp (for more heat add regular chili powder)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Turmeric powder- \u00bc tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cumin powder- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coriander powder- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garam masala- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Cooking Chicken[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried bay leaves- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onions, sliced- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Green chilies, halved- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Curry leaves- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro, chopped- \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Making Tempering[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coconut oil- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Shallots, chopped- 1 or 3 small-pearl onions<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried red chilies, halved- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Curry leaves- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a bowl, add the chicken &amp; all the spices mentioned above &#8216;for marinating chicken&#8217;. Keep it aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">I&#8217;ve used frozen tapiocas, available at the Indian store. It was 1 Kg &amp; cut into large chunks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Rinse the tapioca under running water. I didn&#8217;t defrost them.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">I&#8217;ve pressure-cooked the tapioca in the Instant Pot. You can use regular pressure cooker or cook them in a saucepan over the stovetop till tapiocas turn fork tender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To the stainless steel pot, add the tapioca chunks, water &amp; salt.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Close with the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select pressure cook setting, set time to 10 minutes at high pressure.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 10 minutes of pressure cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes &amp; then do a quick pressure release.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">minutes of pressure cooking, tapiocas turned fork tender didn&#8217;t turn mushy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drain the liquid from the pot &amp; keep aside the cooked tapiocas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Slightly mash the cooked tapiocas into smaller chunks, don&#8217;t mash them completetly. Keep it aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Turn on the Instant Pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To the stainless steel pot, add all the ingredients mentioned &#8216;for cooking chicken&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the marinated chicken, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Close the pot with the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select pressure cook setting, set the time to 10 minutes at high pressure.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 10 minutes of pressure cooking, do a quick pressure release.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Open the lid, aromatic &amp; flavourful chicken curry will be ready.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the cooked tapiocas to the chicken curry, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Turn on saute setting at medium temperature.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cook for 5 minutes, don&#8217;t mash the tapiocas, it should be bite-size pieces will taste better.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Garnish with chopped cilantro.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove the pot from the main pot, keep it covered.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let&#8217;s make the tempering, don&#8217;t skip adding the tempering- will greatly enhance the taste &amp; flavour of this dish.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a small pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add coconut oil, let turn hot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add shallots or small onions, fry till golden brown in color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After shallots have turned golden brown, add dried red chilies &amp; curry leaves.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Fry for a few seconds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pour the tempering over the chicken-tapioca masala.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Keep it covered for 15 minutes, that way the aroma from the tempering will infuse into the dish.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve into bowls &amp; enjoy this lip-smackingly delish chicken tapioca masala.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finger licking delish chicken &amp; kappa or tapioca cooked in the Instant Pot\u2026 Kappa or tapioca is a staple food in Kerala and is widely grown in tropical places. 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