Black eyed beans with Spinach

Bored of the same curry day after day? Would like to try something new but nutritious? If you answered 'Yes' to both the above questions, then this is a dish you should definitely try. Bring in the black eyed pulse and team it with the super nutritious spinach. I love the light spice of freshly ground black pepper and the crunch of the roasted & salted peanuts with this fresh vegetable. Try this simple nutrition packed recipe today!

Black eyed beans with Spinach
Recipe adapted from book 'I Love Curry' by Anjum Anand

Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku

Tapioca / Kappa was once the staple food for a malayalee (native of Kerala). Truth is, it has now become more of an authentic Kerala dish commonly found only in a buffet spread. Though in my childhood we used to get a regular batch of tapioca chips (used to be one of my favorite) and Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku which was indeed a potential meal substitute. Combination of which with fish (usually red 'meen' curry / boneless mackerel fish mixed into the dish) was always a hit. For vegetarians there used to be the finger-licking cheriyaulli chamanthi (small onion dip of sorts) :) I have tried to recreate the original Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku and had to make do with the fish fry. But honestly we enjoyed this meal a lot! So here is the recipe :D

Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku 
Recipe adapted from my amma

Tips while deep frying!

Hot oil is nothing to mess with!

• Use large heavy bottomed pan for uniform heating of oil.
• Try to maintain the attained temperature of hot oil consistently.
• Take extra care and keep water off to avoid unnecessary splatter.
• Lower food gently into the hot oil, do not just drop it from a height.
• To avoid greasy food, one needs to fry at a high temperature and also take the food out of the oil as soon as it is cooked as it begins soaking up oil at a quicker pace after that.
• You can reuse oil but one needs to ensure that it is still fresh without any foul smell or discoloration or excessive foaming or excessive smoking.
• Minimize the odor in kitchen while frying by opening windows or turning on the extractor or by burning scented candles.
• Last but not least you should choose the right oil for the right cuisine.