Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi is a popular Indian dish made with soaked sabudana (sago pearls), peanuts, and minimal spices. This light yet filling dish is often prepared during vrat (fasting) days like Navratri, Ekadashi, and Shivratri. With its delightful texture and subtle flavours, Sabudana Khichdi is loved for both its taste and nutritional benefits.
Equipment
- 1 Mortar Pestle
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sabudana
- 1 no Potatoes
- 1/4 Cup Crushed peanuts
- As req Salt
For Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Ginger juliennes
- 4 no Green chillies lengthwise
- few Curry leaves
Instructions
- Wash the sabudana thoroughly and soak it in water for about 4 hours.
- Once soaked, drain the water completely and set the sabudana aside.
- Heat ghee in a kadai, add cumin seeds, and sauté for a minute.
- Add green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves, then sauté for another minute.
- Add salt and mix well.
- Toss in the cooked, chopped potatoes along with a little water. Cook until the potatoes absorb the salt.
- Add the soaked sabudana and mix gently. Stir continuously until the sabudana turns translucent.
- Stir carefully to prevent the sabudana from clumping together, adding a little ghee in between if needed.
- Finally, garnish with crushed peanuts for a delightful crunch that enhances the flavor of the khichdi.
- Enjoy this tasty and comforting Sabudana Khichdi!
Notes
Do not soak for a long time.
Cook gently so that it will not become mushy.