How is tapioca made and what are the steps involved in the process?

Tapioca is made from the cassava root. The root is peeled, washed, and grated to extract the starch. The starch is then dried and processed into small pearls or flakes. These pearls or flakes are then cooked in water until they become translucent and soft, resulting in tapioca pudding or other tapioca-based dishes.