Traditional Sabudana Khichdi Veg
Enjoy a delicious and healthy *Sabudana Khichdi*, a perfect dish for fasting or a quick breakfast. This traditional recipe features soaked tapioca pearls sautéed with golden fried potatoes, roasted peanuts, cumin, and green chilies. Finished with a refreshing squeeze of lemon juice and fresh coriander, it offers a wonderful balance of textures and flavors. Serve it hot alongside a bowl of fresh curd for a wholesome, satisfying meal that is both gluten-free and full of energy.
Ingredients
1 cup Sago pearls (Sabudana)
1 cup Water
1 large Potato (chopped)
2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Salt
3 tbsp Roasted Peanuts
2 large Green Chilli (chopped)
few Curry Leaves
1 no. Lemon Juice
For garnishing Coriander Leaves (chopped)
Instructions
1
Wash the sabudana thoroughly and soak it in an equal amount of water (1 cup sabudana to 1 cup water) for about 4 hours.
2
Ensure the water is absorbed to keep the texture right
3
After 4 hours, strain any remaining excess water from the sabudana and set it aside.
4
Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
5
Add the cumin seeds to the hot oil and roast them for a few seconds.
6
Add the chopped potato pieces to the pan. Sauté them until they are well-cooked and turn a nice golden brown color.
7
Sprinkle the salt over the potatoes, add the roasted peanuts, and mix well.
8
Stir in the chopped green chilies and curry leaves, mixing thoroughly.
9
Add the soaked sabudana to the pan.
10
Mix gently and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until most of the sabudana pearls turn translucent.
11
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the mixture and stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves.
12
Turn off the stove and serve the khichdi hot, preferably with a side of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
