Sabudana Khichadi

Sabudana Khichadi: Sabudana khichadi is an Indian dish made from soaked Sabudana (Sago). It is usually prepared in western parts of India especially in Gujarat & Maharashtra. It is the dish of choice when somebody is observing a fast during Navratri. The Sabudana Khichadi is filling in nature and has a high energy content, therefore, it serves as ideal food during fasting.

Ingredients

(serves 2):

• 1 cup Sabudana (Sago)
• 1/2 cup Peanuts
• 1 small-med Potato, cubed
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 2-3 green Chillies
• 1-2 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• Pinch of Asafoetida
• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• Rock Salt, to taste
• Few sprigs of Curry leaves and Cilantro to garnish
• Lemon juice to taste, freshly squeezed

Method:

• Wash the sabudana well until the water runs clear.
• Soak sabudana, with enough water to cover it, for about 5 hours.
• Sabudana is ready for use, when you are able to press it with your fingertips, but it does not disintegrate easily.
• Drain the sabudana well.
• The sabudana pearls should remain separate, when you take some in your hands.
• Dry roast the peanuts.
• Rub the peanuts with yours hands, after roasting, to peel the skins.
• Cool the roasted peanuts.
• Grind the peanuts to a fine powder using a food processor.
• Set aside.
• Take a skillet.
• Add 1 tbsp ghee.
• When the skillet is hot, add the cumin, thinly sliced chillies, asafoetida and turmeric powder along with curry leaves.
• Mix well for 30 seconds.
• Add the cubed potato.
• Cook until they are soft.
• Add the sabudana and give a quick toss with the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the peanut powder with sugar and salt as per your taste.
• Mix to combine.
• If the sabudana khichadi is little dry, then sprinkle some water (very little).
• Garnish with Cilantro and lemon juice.
• Serve hot.

Notes:

• If you do not have the time, you can warm the water (not hot) and soak it for just 2 hours.

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