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Tapioca is a root vegetable. It consists of almost pure carbs and contains very little protein, fiber or nutrients. Tapioca has become popular recently as a gluten-free alternative to wheat and other grains. It is a popular root vegetable in Coastal Indian States, Africa, South America and some Pacific Islands.
Tapioca botanically known as Manihot esculenta and has many names, including cassava, bitter-cassava, "Sagudana" (literally, Sagu drops)--with the local variation of "Sabudana"--and "kappa". TheTapioca Pearls are known as "Sabudana" in Marathi.
Nutrutional Facts
It contains only minor amounts of protein, fat and fiber. Other nutrients which are present in minor quantities.
The health benefits of tapioca
Red Rice – 1 cup
Tapioca – 2 cup peeled and chopped
Toor Dal / Arahar Dal– 1/4 cup
Green Chilli – 4-5
Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi – 1/2 tsp
Black Salt to taste
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