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Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi/Tapioca Pilaf

Kankana Saxena
Sabudana Khichdi is one of those dishes that holds a special place in Indian kitchens, especially during fasting periods like Navratri. But beyond its cultural significance, it’s a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its unique texture, mild spices, and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
soaking the sabudana 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 people
Calories 14 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup sabudana
  • 1 large potato (peeled and cut into tiny bite size)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
  • ⅓ cup raw peanuts
  • 1 and ½ tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 green chili (finely chopped)
  • few chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the sabudana multiple times and then, soak it in enough water for 2 to 3 hours. Check after 2 hours and if you are able to crush the pearl easily, it’s ready. Else, continue soaking for more time.
  • Once it is puffed and ready, drain the excess water and layer the sabudana on a tray or a plate to remove excess moisture. This step will make the khichdi fluffy.
  • Also dice the potatoes and soak it in water to remove excess starch.
  • Use a flat skillet (preferably non-stick) and dry roast the peanuts for 2 minutes. Once cooled enough, keep a little bit of whole peanuts aside and pound the rest to a coarse texture.
  • To the same skillet, add the ghee. Once it melts, add the cumin seeds and stir it around. Add the potato bites and salt. Stir it around for 2 minutes. Then, add the green chili and the peanuts, kept aside.
  • Depending on the size of potato bites, it may cook faster or slower.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, scatter the sabudana along with the crushed peanuts and toss it around gently to mix everything.
  • Add the lemon juice and finely chopped cilantro leaves. Mix it around one more time to bring it all together. Check for salt and add any, if needed.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 3peopleCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 876mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword breakfast, glutenfree, Navratri food, sabudana, snack, tapioca pearl