Tapioca, originally native to South America, was introduced to Kerala by Portuguese traders in the 16th century. It was embraced for its adaptability to the region's climate and soil, becoming an important staple food, especially in the context of food security during famines. Over time, it became integrated into local cuisine and agricultural practices, leading to its widespread cultivation in Kerala. Today, tapioca is a significant part of the state's culinary identity, often featured in various traditional dishes.
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Tapioca is a tuber crop and mainly found/consumed in Kerala and southern part of Tamil Nadu. In Malayalam (Kerala) it is known by different names like "Kappa", 'Chini", "Marachini" etc. and Tamil (TN) it is known as "Maravalli" or "Maravalli Kizhangu". It's full of starch/energy giving and well accepted by the working peasants. Different forms of tapioca products/disches are available like, tapioca chips, tapioca finger chips, tapioca pappad - its very famous in southern most Kerala, tapioca uppuma, tapioca halwa, tapioca based infant feed, etc.
Yes, 'ethakka kappa,' a variety of tapioca, is available in Kerala. It is particularly popular in the state and is often used in traditional dishes. Local markets and farms may sell it, especially in regions known for tapioca cultivation. Be sure to check with local vendors or farmers to find the freshest supply.
Tapioca does not come from a bean, it is extracted from the root of the cassava plant.
Kerala is a green state with a wide variety of plants and trees adorning most of the areas. Coconut trees, Banana Plants, Rubber Plants, Jack Fruit Tree, Tamarind, Tapioca, Paddy Fields etc are common sight along the Kerala roads.
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It's in the name. Tapioca is in Tapioca pudding.
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A suitable substitute for minute tapioca in recipes is tapioca flour or tapioca starch. These can be used in equal amounts as a replacement for minute tapioca in recipes.
Tapioca is black when it is in bubble tea, but is white in tapioca pudding.
As per a study , it seems it happen mostly in the southern part of Kerala, where consumption of Tapioca is more. Also the patient who consumes liquor and do smokes. So please be away from these....