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Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi

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Light fasting-friendly tapioca pearls cooked with peanuts and spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Prep the Calm
  • In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin, green chilies, then potatoes.
  • Sauté on medium till the potatoes are soft and golden.
  • 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.
  • Finish with Freshness
  • Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander.
  • Cover for 2 mins before serving.