INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons sesame oil
(spices adjust to taste)
1- 1-1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 finger joint of minced fresh ginger root, or powder to taste
1/4 red chilli powder or to taste
1-1/2 cup diced potatoes (1/2" cubes)
3/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped coarsely
1- 4 small hot green pepper(s), chopped fine
2 cups when dry sabu tapioca pearls (presoaked for 3-5 hours)
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt or sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup unsweetened dessicated coconut
juice of 2-4 lemons or limes
cilantro coarsely chopped
PREP:
Soak the Tapioca pearls 3-5 hours and wash well
Wash - and chop all the vegetables and prep the spices - we will add them rather quickly
IN A WOK OR LARGE NON-STICK POT:
Heat - 1 tablespoon oil in the pressure cooker.
Add - spices in order given above and saute while the cumin sputters for seconds over low heat
Add - potatoes and saute til lightly browned and cooked through
Add - peanuts and green chillies and stir another minute or two.
Add - the drained Tapioca pearls, salt and pepper
Stir well and cover for 1-3 minutes checking and stirring to see the pearls become translucent
Add - coconut and give one last stir
Garnish - lemon juice / wedges and cilanro for garnish
4 servings