Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana khichdi is a very simple and delicious khichdi made during Navratri fasting. It is very easy to make and need a few ingredients only like tapioca pearls, potatoes peanuts, and spices.

What is Sabudana khichdi?

Sabudana is sago or tapioca pearls used in making Sabudana khichdi, Thalipeeth or Sabudana vada and various other dishes. In the western part of India, Sabudana khichdi is very popular and available as street food throughout the year.

While in northern parts, people prefer to use it as a portion of food during Navratri or any other fasting day.

Basic Ingredients for Sabudana Khichdi:

The basic ingredients to make the sabudana khichdi are listed below.

• Firstly, Sabudana/Sago/Tapioca pearls- Try to find medium-sized,( not too small or big ) pearls.
• Potato-You can use boiled or thinly sliced raw potatoes. If using raw you will have to cook them a bit more before adding to the khichdi. I prefer boiled potatoes.
• Peanuts-Roasted red peanuts will be perfect to use in the recipe.
• Coriander leaves-For the fresh color and flavors.
• Salt- During fasting, we use rock salt, you may use normal cooking salt.
• Cumin seeds and ginger-Gives a nice flavor and crunch to the dish.
• Green chilli-Use as per your taste preferences.
• Coriander powder-I use my own homemade one.
• Garam masala-Some people do not consume it while fasting, it is totally optional.
• Red chilli powder- Skip if you want to use only fresh green chillis.
• Ghee or Oil-To make the khichdi vegan you can use oil but while fasting I prefer ghee only.
• Lemon juice-For slight tanginess in the khichdi.

How to make Sabudana Khichdi?

This is a very simple recipe to follow if you have got the right soaked sago pearls. Sago consists of starch and when we soak it it sometimes starts missing in the water. So you will need to clear the water as many times as you need until the water is clear transparent not cloudy.

Once this step is done then the rest is super easy. Simply heat ghee, add cumin ginger, green chili, potatoes, and peanuts. Stir and add the rest of the spices and lastly sago pearls.

After that mix everything gently, add coriander leaves and lemon juice. Viola, it is done.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this humble khichdi with yogurt, raita, or you may even enjoy with tea.

Looking for more such sago recipes to get some ideas for your lunch or desserts? Do not miss my Mango Sago and Sago Payasam and the best one’s Sago Fritters.

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Sabudana Khichdi

Sapana Behl

Sabudana khichdi is very simple and delicious khichdi made during Navratri fasting. It's made with tapioca pearls, poraroes peanuts and spices.

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Prep Time 6 hours hrs

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine Indian

Servings 2 People

Equipment

• Wok

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup sago pearls/sabudana
• 2 potatoes boiled and cut in cubes
• 2-3 green chilies chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
• 2 tablespoon ghee

spices:

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• salt to taste /sendha namak

Instructions

 

• Wash and soak sago pearls in enough water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
• Rinse thoroughly under running water for a couple of times to remove any starch. Drain and set aside.
• Heat ghee in a wok, add cumin seeds and ginger. Stir and add potato, fry the potatoes for 2-3 minutes.
• Add green chilies and roasted peanuts. Mix and add spices and salt.
• Pour the sago pearls over it, mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes more.
• Add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Notes

1. It is important to soak the sabudana until it is doubled in size.
   If you want to make each grain separated in the khichdi, wash it 4-5 times thoroughly.

Keyword Sabudana Khichdi, Sago Khichdi

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