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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi is a Maharashtrian recipe which is usually prepared on fasting days like Navratri. The recipe makes use of roasted and coarsely grated peanut powder which can be omitted in case one is allergic to peanuts. I used sesame instead when I make it for my hubby who suffers from peanut allergy.

The big tapioca pearls are preferable for this recipe as they turn out to be fluffier. But the soaking time required is more. When in a hurry, go for the smaller grains.

To cut down on the cholesterol, one can replace the ghee with refined oil and just add 3-4 drops ghee after cooking for that distinct flavour.






Cooking Time Required: 10-15 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup large Sabudana / Tapioca pearls
  • 1 medium sized potato
  • 2 green chillis
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1/2 tsp roasted and crushed peanuts 
  • 3-4 tbsp freshly grated coconut  (optional)
  • 1/3 tsp cumin seeds 
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 2 tsp oil
  • salt to taste ( use pink salt during fasting )
  • chopped coriander leaves 
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Preparation: Chop the potato and green chilli into small pieces.

Wash and soak the sabudana for 3-4 hours. Drain well and keep aside. [ Soaking and cooking time will vary with the variety used ]

Cooking: Heat the ghee and oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds followed by the green chilis and finely minced ginger. Add the chopped potatoes and fry till potato pieces become almost cooked.

Add the soaked sabudana along with salt. Sprinkle a little water if required and cook for 3-4 mins.

Garnish with the crushed peanuts, chopped coriander leaves, lime juice and grated coconut.

Serve with sweetened skimmed yogurt. A healthy snack/meal is ready.

11 comments:

  1. Very healthy and delicious looking khichdi. Would try to make my son have it and develop a taste for it. Thanks for sharing.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  2. One of my favorite foods to have during fasts... Brilliant presentation, makes me hungry...
    Have a fabulous week ahead:)

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  3. Lovely....This recipe is the one which I am planning to do for the past few months. But i forget as always to buy the sabudana. I like this kichadi version.

    Cheers,
    Uma
    http://umaskitchenexperiments.blogspot.com

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  4. Wow! what a lovely twist to the original recipe. Love it. Just check up my place I have also posted the same recipe.

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  5. Ahhh.. my kinda dish..delicious

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  6. healthy and delicious looking khichdi

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