Sabudana Khichari
A light and wholesome dish, Sabudana Khichdi is a popular fasting food made with soaked tapioca pearls, peanuts, potatoes, and mild spices. It is commonly prepared during Navratri and other fasting days, offering energy and comfort while being light on the stomach.
Shreya Singh
3 weeks ago
Ingredients
Main
Spices & aromatics
Finish
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories 280
- Total Fat 9 g
- Saturated Fat 3 g
- Cholesterol 5 mg
- Sodium 320 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 45 g
- Protein 5 g
Instructions
- 1 Wash sabudana thoroughly and soak for 4–5 hours or overnight until pearls are soft. Drain excess water.
- 2 Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add green chilies and curry leaves, sauté briefly.
- 3 Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and soft.
- 4 Stir in soaked sabudana, ground peanuts, and rock salt. Mix well and cook on low flame for 4–5 minutes until pearls turn translucent.
- 5 Turn off heat, add lemon juice and fresh coriander. Mix gently.
- 6 Serve hot with curd or vrat-special chutney for a wholesome fasting meal.
