Servings: 2–3 | Cooking Time: 25–30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled and diced
- 1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and coarsely crushed
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1–2 tbsp ghee or oil
- Salt to taste (rock salt/ sendha namak for fasting)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps balance flavors)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
🌊 Step 1: Soak the Sabudana
Rinse sabudana under cold water until the water runs clear.
Soak in enough water to just cover the pearls for 4–6 hours or overnight.
After soaking, drain any excess water and ensure pearls are soft but separate, not mushy.
Tip: For quick soaking, pour hot water over sabudana and let it sit for 2–3 hours.
🔥 Step 2: Roast the Peanuts
Dry roast peanuts until golden brown.
Crush them coarsely using a mortar-pestle or pulse in a grinder.
Peanuts add crunch and protein, making this dish energy-rich for fasting.
🍳 Step 3: Cooking Sabudana Khichdi
Heat ghee or oil in a pan.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Toss in green chilies and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add boiled potatoes and lightly fry for 2–3 minutes.
Add soaked sabudana and salt. Mix gently to avoid breaking the pearls.
Add crushed peanuts and sugar (optional) and stir.
Cover and cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check the texture: Sabudana should be soft, fluffy, and separate.
🍋 Step 4: Garnish & Serve
Remove from heat.
Squeeze lemon juice for freshness.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with a dollop of ghee if desired.
💡 Tips for the Perfect Sabudana Khichdi
- Ensure sabudana pearls are soft but not mushy; over-soaking can make it sticky.
- Medium heat is key—too high will make it dry, too low will make it mushy.
- You can add curry leaves for extra flavor if desired.
- Optional protein boost: Add roasted coconut flakes or paneer cubes.
🥗 Variations
Vegan version: Use oil instead of ghee.
Spicy version: Add more green chilies or a pinch of black pepper.
Nutty version: Include cashews along with peanuts.
⚡ Why This Recipe is Energy-Boosting
- Sabudana provides easily digestible carbohydrates for sustained energy.
- Peanuts add protein and healthy fats.
- Potatoes give extra satiety and fiber.
- Light on the stomach, perfect for fasting days (Navratri, Ekadashi, etc.).
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