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Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi is a popular Indian dish during fast made from soaked Sabudana or Sago or Tapioca Pearl. Sabudana Khichdi is typically prepared in parts of Western India such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, & Gujarat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 -4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup Sabudana/Sago
  • ½ cup Crushed Roasted Peanuts
  • 1-2 tsp Sugar
  • Salt
  • ½ Lime Juice
  • 2-3 Medium Sized Potatoes
  • 2-3 Green Chili Finely Chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp Oil/Ghee
  • 5-6 Curry Leaves
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger
  • 2-3 tbsp Roasted Whole Peanuts opt.
  • ¼ cup Chopped Coriander Leaves
  • ¼ Grated Fresh Coconut optional
  • Fresh Pomegranate Arils for Garnishing optional

Method
 

  1. Wash and drain sabudana, then add enough water, cover with water until top surface of sabudana, cover with lid and keep aside to soak it at least for 5-6 hours or overnight.
  2. Once sabudana soaked enough, add crushed peanuts, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and mix it well. Keep aside.
  3. Peel potatoes and cut it into small cubes, then wash, drain and keep aside.
  4. Heat oil in kadhai, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and chopped potatoes.
  5. Add little salt, saut it, cover it and cook it until tender but not soft. Check in between while cooking
  6. Add green chilies, ginger, raw peanuts and stir it for 1-2 mins.
  7. Add sabudana mixture, mix it well, cover the lid and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook it, otherwise it will become chewy and sticky.
  8. Sabudana Khichdi is ready, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, fresh grated coconut, top with pomegranate and serve hot with dahi (yogurt) or peanut chutney. and enjoy the taste.

Notes

  • Do not add too much water in Sabudana while soaking, otherwise it will lose their shape or break and it will not come out like pearls.
  • If there is water moisture in soaked Sabudana, drain it and spread it over kitchen towel for 20-25 mins.
  • Do not overcook Sabudana after mixing in cooked potatoes mixture, else it will become sticky Sabudana after mixing in cooked potatoes mixture, else it will become sticky.