Sabudana Khichdi Recipe

How to make Sabudana Khichdi | Sago Khichadi | Spicy pearl tapioca stir fry | Sabudana Khichadi Maharashtrian Style 

Sabudana is also known as pearl tapioca and sago. Sabudana Khichdi is a delicious snack recipe made with pearl tapioca which are overnight soaked and then stir fried with boiled potatoes, roasted crushed peanuts and flavored with cumin seeds and lemon juice.

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Sabudana Khichdi is the most preferred fasting food in India. It can also be relished as a breakfast dish or anytime snack item. It is very delicious and easy to cook. 

Important points to consider for perfect non sticky Sabudana Khichdi 

• Wash sabudana nicely, overnight soaking works great and very important for this recipe . 
• Soak sabudana in very little water. For 100 grams sabudana you'll need 15-20 ml of water.
• Don't cook sabudana on high heat
• Don't cook it for longer time.. 
• 1-2 tsp oil is sufficient. 
• Don't add water while preparing.
  
  
  
  

 

Let's get started - recipe details 

• Soaking time overnight 

• Preparation time 2-3 minutes 

• Cooking time 5-7 minutes 

• Serving 1-2

Ingredients required 

• 150 grams sabudana 
• 2 boiled potatoes 
• 3-4 tbsp roasted peanuts 
• 5-6 green chillies 
• 8-10 curry leaves
• Handful of coriander leaves
• 1tsp cumin seeds
• 1 lemon 
• 1-2 tbsp sugar (optional) 
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp cooking oil

Method
Step 1 Rinse & Soak

Wash the sabudana thoroughly and soak them in very little water for 7-8 hours. Sabudana grains should be separate and moist. (For 150 grams Sabudana you need 15-20 ml water)

Step 2 Mise en place 

◾Green chillies - very finely chopped 

◾Coriander leaves - very finely chopped 

◾Potatoes - boiled - peeled - cut into small cubes

◾Peanuts - roast on hot griddle pan - peel off the skin - coarsely grind

Step 3 Cooking time

◾Heat oil in a frying pan. Add cumin seeds, green chilies and curry leaves. Stir fry for 5-10 seconds

◾Add the chopped potatoes. Stir fry for just a minute or so.

◾Add sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice and salt to taste. Mix it all well.

◾Add roasted peanuts & sabudana. Keep stirring in between . Cook it for 3-4 minutes until soft & transparent. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

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