Kappa Non-Veg Cutlet, also known as Tapioca Non-Veg Cutlet, is a popular Kerala snack made using boiled and mashed tapioca & minced meat of your choice, lightly spiced and shaped into cutlets before being fried to a golden crisp. This simple snack is perfect for evening tea time or as a party appetizer.

Ingredients for Kappa Non-Veg Cutlet (Tapioca Non-Veg Cutlet):
- Boiled and mashed tapioca – 2 cups
Cooked mutton/chicken pieces taken from curry – ½ cup
Thick curry gravy of mutton/chicken – 2 tsp
Bread with edges removed, soaked in water and squeezed – ¼ cup - Coriander leaves, Mint leaves – Finely chopped, as required
Egg yolk – 1
Salt – As required - Breadcrumbs – As required
Egg white – 1
Oil – As needed for frying
How to prepare Kappa Non-Veg Cutlet (Tapioca Non-Veg Cutlet)?
- Mix the first set of ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
- Add the second set of ingredients and mix well without lumps.
- Shape the mixture into small cutlets or sausages, dip in beaten egg white, coat with breadcrumbs, and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, March 1-14, 2025
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