Sabudana (tapioca pearls) is a versatile ingredient commonly used in Indian fasting recipes. Here are some easy and tasty sabudana recipes you can try at home.
1. Sabudana Khichdi (Perfect for Breakfast or Fasting Meals)
Ingredients:
• 1 cup sabudana (sago pearls)
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 2 tablespoons peanuts, roasted & crushed
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4-5 curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• Salt (sendha namak for fasting)
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions:
1. Soak the Sabudana: Wash sabudana thoroughly and soak in water for 4-5 hours (or overnight). Drain excess water and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Cook the Potato: Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped green chilies and diced potatoes. Cook until soft.
3. Add Sabudana & Peanuts: Add soaked sabudana, crushed peanuts, and salt. Stir gently and cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
4. Finish with Lemon & Coriander: Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot.
2. Sabudana Vada (Crispy and Delicious Snack)
Ingredients:
• 1 cup sabudana (soaked)
• 2 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
• 2 tablespoons peanuts, roasted & crushed
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• Salt (sendha namak for fasting)
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
• Oil for deep frying
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, mix soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, peanuts, green chilies, cumin, salt, and coriander.
2. Shape into Vadas: Take small portions, shape into patties, and flatten them slightly.
3. Fry Until Golden: Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the vadas until golden brown and crispy.
4. Serve Hot: Enjoy with curd or green chutney.
3. Sabudana Kheer (Sweet & Creamy Dessert)
Ingredients:
• ½ cup sabudana (soaked for 1 hour)
• 3 cups milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• 4-5 saffron strands (optional)
• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 10-12 almonds & cashews, chopped
Instructions:
1. Boil Milk & Cook Sabudana: Heat milk in a pan. Add soaked sabudana and cook until it turns soft and translucent.
2. Sweeten the Kheer: Add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron. Mix well.
3. Garnish & Serve: Add chopped nuts and serve warm or chilled.
Try these simple and delicious sabudana recipes and enjoy their taste and nutrition! 😊