Kappa puzhukku is a traditional recipe of Kerala. Kappa or Cassava root, known as Maravalli kizhangu in Tamil is a good source of carbohydrate.
It is a basic food like rice, mostly served along with Thenga chammandi (Coconut or Thenga thogayal). It makes a good breakfast with kattan chaya (black tea). It can also be taken as a side dish.