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Sabudana Khichdi Recipe

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Sabudana Khichdi is a flavorful and comforting Indian dish made from soaked tapioca pearls cooked with spices, peanuts, and potatoes. Perfect as a light meal or fasting food, this recipe combines the nutty taste of roasted peanuts with the aromatic spices and the refreshing hint of lemon and cilantro.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Soaking

  • 1 cup sabudana (also known as sago or tapioca pearl)
  • 1 cup water (for soaking)

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 2 green chilies (minced)
  • 10 curry leaves (optional)
  • 1 medium potato (peeled and thinly sliced into 1-inch squares)
  • ⅓ cup roasted ground peanuts (roughly ground)
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Soak the Sabudana: Rinse sabudana thoroughly under running water and drain all excess water. Add 1 cup of fresh water and soak the sabudana for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until they become soft and plump.
  2. Prepare the Tempering: Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a nonstick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle and release their aroma.
  3. Sauté Aromatics and Potatoes: Reduce the heat to low and add 10 curry leaves (if using), 2 minced green chilies, sliced potatoes, and half (¾ teaspoon) of the kosher salt. Mix well, cover the pan, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until potatoes are partly tender.
  4. Cook Sabudana and Peanuts: Add the soaked sabudana pearls, ⅓ cup roasted ground peanuts, and the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes or until the sabudana pearls turn translucent and soft.
  5. Season and Garnish: Stir in 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors. Serve immediately, optionally with plain yogurt on the side.

Notes

  • Soaking time is crucial for properly cooked sabudana; under-soaked pearls will remain hard.
  • Roasting the peanuts at home enhances their flavor but use store-bought roasted peanuts for convenience.
  • Curry leaves add authentic flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Adjust green chilies according to desired spice level.
  • Serving sabudana khichdi with plain yogurt balances the flavors and adds creaminess.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/sabudana-khichdi-recipe/