🌙 When Your Food Doesn’t Need to Shout to Be Felt
Before the world wakes up,
before the oil crackles and the spices bloom,
some mornings just ask for quiet food.
Sabudana Khichdi is that.
Soft, slow, and satvik — it doesn’t chase heat.
It holds space.
For prayers.
For cravings.
For healing.
Tapioca pearls gently tossed with ghee, cumin, green chilies, and roasted peanuts.
Served warm, with lemon on the side.
No fuss. No fire. Just grace on a plate.
🛒 What You’ll Need (Serves 2):
1 cup sabudana (sago/tapioca pearls)
2 small potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 tbsp peanuts, roasted & coarsely crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds
1–2 green chilies, chopped
1–2 tsp ghee or oil
Salt to taste (or sendha namak for vrat)
Juice of ½ lemon
Chopped coriander to finish
🌼 How to Make It – With Patience & Light Hands
1. Rinse & Rest
Wash sabudana 2–3 times till water runs clear.
Soak in just enough water to cover. Let it rest for 5–6 hrs or overnight.
Grains should be soft but separate — not sticky.
2. Prep the Calm
In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin, green chilies, then potatoes.
Sauté on medium till the potatoes are soft and golden.
3. Toss Gently
Add soaked sabudana, salt, and crushed peanuts.
Stir gently. Cook on low till sabudana turns translucent.
Do not overmix — just enough to let it all come together.
4. Finish with Freshness
Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander.
Cover for 2 mins before serving.
❤️ Why Sabudana Khichdi Is More Than a Fasting Food
Because it reminds you to slow down
Because it’s grounding, clean, and still full of flavor
Because sometimes softness is strength
And because even the simplest food can feel sacred
The Pinch of Masala 