Puzhukk Nercha of Nedunkunnam Church

Ingredients for Puzhukk Nercha:

1. Tapioca – 1 kg
2. Kaachil kizhangu (Yam) – ¼ kg
3. Chembu kizhangu (Colacasia) – 100 g
4. Raw banana – 100 gm
5. Shallots – 15
6. Ginger – 1-inch piece
7. Garlic – 5 cloves
8. Green chillies – 6
9. Chilli powder – 2 big spoons
10. Coriander powder – 1.5 big spoons
11. Turmeric powder – 1 small spoon
12. Masala powder -2 small spoons
13. Meat – 150 gm
14. Coconut oil – 2 big spoons
15. Ghee – 1 big spoon

Method of preparation of Puzhukk Nercha:

1. Wash all the tubers and bananas, remove their skins and cut into small pieces.
2. Cook the meat, adding salt.
3. Apply a little oil in a tawa (uruli/pan) and add all powders mixed with water.
4. Crush shallots, ginger, garlic and green chillies as well and add to boiling water.
5. When water boils well, add half the amount of tapioca and the remaining tubers and banana.
6. Spread the meat on the top and the masala powder, and stir well.
7. Add the remaining tapioca and close it with a tight lid.
8. Cook it well, mix it again and add coconut oil and ghee. Turn the flame off.