Sabudana Khichdi

 

            Sabudana Khichdi is very commonly prepared in many households during fasting days. It is a very popular dish made of sago, potato, roasted peanuts and few basic seasonings. However, I added few chopped veggies to make it more healthy. This is a simple breakfast dish that can also be enjoyed for brunch, snack or as a lunch box meal too. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

         Sabudana. also known as Sago or Tapioca Pearls is low in fat, but rich in starch. Veggies and peanuts are added to enhance its nutritional benefits. You can add any other veggies of your choice, other than the ones I have used, to make it more healthy. Sabudana is very versatile as it can also be used to make vada, kheer or porridge.

• 1 cup sabudana (sago)
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed veggies (French beans, carrot, potato & green peas)
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 2-3 tbsp. roasted peanuts
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

          Rinse the sabudana well. Then soak in 3/4 cup water overnight or for 6 hours. Drain and fluff it up.

          Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds.

          Then add ginger, green chilies and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.

          Now add all the chopped veggies and cook, covered till soft. 

          Then add the soaked sabudana and salt to taste. Give it a stir.

          Add the coriander & cumin powder. Mix well and stir fry for 2 minutes.

         When done, switch off the flame and add lime juice and coriander leaves. Serve, garnished  with roasted peanuts and green chutney.

                             Soak the sabudana overnight or for 6 hours. Drain & keep aside. 

                         Heat oil in a pan & temper with cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds.

                                 Add ginger, green chilies & curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.

                                  Now add all the chopped veggies & cook, covered, till soft. 

                                  Then add the soaked sabudana & salt to taste. Give it a stir.

 Add the coriander & cumin powder. Mix well & stir fry for 2 minutes.

When done, add lime juice & coriander leaves. 

Serve, garnished  with roasted peanuts and green chutney.