A light, wholesome dish made with tapioca pearls (sabudana), peanuts, and mild spices. Popular during fasting (vrat) in India, but also a healthy, gluten-free breakfast or snack option.
🕒 Preparation & Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 20–25 minutes (includes soaking)
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
🛒 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls) – soaked for 4–5 hours or overnight
- 2 medium potatoes – boiled & diced
- 2 tbsp peanuts – roasted & coarsely crushed
- 2 tbsp ghee (or oil for vegan option)
- 2 green chilies – finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 6–8 curry leaves (optional, for aroma)
- ½ tsp salt (sendha namak if preparing for fasting)
- ½ tsp sugar (optional, balances taste)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh coriander leaves – chopped, for garnish
🍳 Method of Preparation
- Soak Sabudana
- Wash sabudana 2–3 times to remove excess starch.
- Soak with just enough water to cover them. After 4–5 hours, pearls should be soft but separate, not sticky.
- Prep the Potatoes & Peanuts
- Boil and dice potatoes.
- Roast peanuts, let them cool, then crush coarsely.
- Temper & Cook
- Heat ghee in a pan.
- Add cumin seeds, let them splutter.
- Add green chilies & curry leaves, sauté.
- Add diced potatoes, stir for 2–3 minutes.
- Add Sabudana
- Mix in soaked sabudana, peanuts, salt, and optional sugar.
- Cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring gently so pearls don’t break.
- Finish
- Turn off heat when sabudana turns slightly transparent.
- Add lemon juice and fresh coriander.
- Serve hot!
🌟 Health Benefits of Sabudana Khichdi
- ✅ Energy Booster: Rich in carbs, provides quick energy (why it’s popular in fasting).
- ✅ Gluten-Free: Safe for people with gluten intolerance.
- ✅ Easily Digestible: Light on the stomach when made with minimal oil.
- ✅ Protein Punch: Roasted peanuts add plant-based protein.
- ✅ Satiety: Keeps you full for a long time, preventing overeating.
- ✅ Rich in Potassium: Helps regulate blood pressure and muscle health.
⚠️ Note: Sabudana is high in carbohydrates and low in fiber. People with diabetes should consume in moderation.
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