Instructions

• 1 Wash sabudana thoroughly and soak for 4–5 hours or overnight until pearls are soft. Drain excess water completely.
• 2 In a mixing bowl, combine soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, ground peanuts, green chilies, cumin, rock salt, and coriander leaves.
• 3 Mix well and divide into equal portions. Shape into flat round vadas.
• 4 Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan. Fry the vadas on medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
• 5 Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle lemon juice if desired.
• 6 Serve hot with vrat chutney or plain curd.