Sabudana Khichdi or sago pearls savoury pudding is a popular Indian dish made during fasting or certain Hindu festivals. Let us see two ways to make this.
Course Breakfast, Farali Food, Festival Recipes, Naivedyam
Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian, North Indian
Servings 3servings
Equipment
Thick Bottomed Pan
Bowl
Pots and Pans
Ingredients
¼cupSabudana Tapioca pearls / Sago
2tablespoonOil
3teaspoonRoasted peanutspeeled and crushed coarse
½teaspoonCumin seedsJeera
3spicy green chilliesChopped, adjust spice
¾teaspoonSaltor Sendha namak for farali version
¼cupPotatopeeled, cubed, microwaved till soft but not mushy
½cupSteamed veggiesfor the non farali version - peas, carrots, french beans etc
1teaspoonLemon juice
1teaspoonCoriander leaveschopped
Instructions
In a colander, wash the sabudana under tap / filtered water several times to remove excess starch (Tip #1).
Soak the sabudana overnight (in the fridge) or for 3-4 hours with freshwater just about covering it with a teaspoon of curd added (TIP #2).
After soaking for 8-9 hours, drain the water before cooking and fluff the pearls (pour water over the soaked pearls and drain fully and keep covered till other preps are done Tip#3)
In a non stick pan, heat the oil. splutter the cumin seeds and green chillies.
Add the steamed veggies (or the cooked potato - depending on which version you are making), salt and toss well.
Now add the sabudana and sprinkle very little water and cook and cover till the pearls turn translucent.
Fluff them again after 2-3 mins, add crushed peanuts, lemon juice and toss again.
Take off the fire and let it rest for 1 min. Serve hot as is or warm with a bowl of curd.