Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi is a light, flavorful Indian dish made with soaked tapioca pearls, peanuts, and spices—perfect for fasting days, yet tasty enough for anytime meals.
Ready in:
20 min - 25 min
Ingredients:
11
Ingredients
- 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
- 1 medium potato (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (coarsely ground)
- 1–2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 6–8 curry leaves (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped, for garnish)
- Lemon juice (to taste)
Making process
Step 1: Soak the Sabudana
- Rinse sabudana thoroughly in water until the water runs clear.
- Soak in just enough water to cover them for 4–6 hours or overnight.
- After soaking, drain any excess water and fluff the sabudana with a fork.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
- Boil, peel, and dice the potato.
- Coarsely crush the roasted peanuts and keep them ready.
Step 3: Cook the Khichdi
- Heat ghee or oil in a pan.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add green chilies and curry leaves, sauté for a few seconds.
- Add diced potatoes and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add sabudana, peanuts, salt, and sugar. Mix gently.
- Cook on low flame for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until sabudana turns translucent.
Step 4: Serve
- Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot, optionally with yogurt or chutney.