For preparing kozhikkaal, cook tapioca in hot water and drain it.(half cooked)

Cut the cooked tapioca into thin long 2 inch strips.

In a bowl, mix in, rice flour, basen flour, asafoetida, curry leaves, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder and chilly powder with a little water to make a thick paste.

Add in the tapioca strips and mix it well.(do not put too much of water)

Take the mixture and press it in your hands, making the shape of a chicken leg.

Fry it in hot oil.

Kozhikkaal is ready. Serve hot as a snack for tea.