Make this easy Sabudana Khichdi Recipe for fasting during Navratri, Mahashivratri, Ekadashi, or any other day when you are keeping a Vrat at home. Sabudana, also known as Sago in Asia, which is made from the roots of the cassava plant, is rich in carbohydrates and provides instant energy to the body, making it one of the perfect fasting foods along with Sabudana Vada and Sabudana Kheer to boost energy levels during fasting days.
Being a plant-based food, it is also gluten-free and totally vegan. This Sabudana Khichdi is a very famous Indian dish that is made with soaked Tapioca Pearls, spices, roasted peanuts, potatoes, Ghee, and Rock Salt. The dish requires some skills, as Sabudana is high in starch, which can get sticky and gluey. In this best Sabudana Khichdi recipe, I’ve shared easy tips and tricks to make non-sticky, fluffy, and soft Sabudana Khichdi.
Also, be sure to check out my other Khichdi Recipes, such as Masala Vegetable Khichdi. Also, check out other Vrat Special Recipes such as Milk Peda, Makhana Kheer, Kaddu Ki Sabji, and Lauki Halwa.
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Sabudana Khichdi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sabudana
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup Peanuts
- 1 tsp Jeera
- 1 Medium-Sized Sweet Potato
- Desi Ghee
- 1 tsp finely chopped Adrak
- 1 chopped Green Chilli
- 1/4 tsp Kali Mirch Powder
- Rock Salt to taste
- Chopped Coriander Leaves
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
Instructions
- First, prepare the Sabudana for making the Kheer. Take 1 cup of Sabudana or Sago in a bowl.
- Add water to the bowl, rinse & wash the Sabudana properly at least 3 times to remove the starch.
- After washing the Sabudana, add 3/4 cup of water to the bowl. Keep in mind that the quantity of Sabudana was 1 cup, while the water should be 3/4 cup. If you do not have a measuring cup, then remember to just soak the Sabudana in water; the water will just cover the upper layer of Sabudana in the bowl. There should not be more water than that.
- The next day, you can check the Sabudana. They have come out perfect, just like small Moti, and are not sticky at all. Sabudana has come out perfect, and you can make any recipe of Sabudana from it.
- To make the Sabudana khichdi, take a Pan, pour Desi Ghee in a Pan.
- When the Ghee heats a little, add 1/2 cup of Peanuts, stir continuously, and roast them on a low to medium flame. Transfer the roasted peanuts to a bowl. We also need to grind half of these roasted peanuts into powder form. Keep the other half as it is.
- In the same Pan, take 2 tbsp of Desi Ghee, 1 tsp Jeera, and 1 medium-sized chopped Potato.
- We have to cook the potatoes until they become red, and 1 tsp finely chopped Adrak, and 1 chopped Green Chilli.
- Now, cook the potatoes until they get red and crisp.
- As soon as the potatoes get cooked, add the Sabudana and the Roasted Peanut Powder. Turn the gas flame to low.
- Add the following spices: 1/4 tsp Kali Mirch Powder, and Salt to taste (we are using Rock salt as we are making it during the Navratri Vrat). Mix everything well and cook on a low flame for a few minutes. We need to cook until the Sabudana gets translucent.
- Cover the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove the lid, and you can see that the Sago has cooked to the desired consistency.
- Add the leftover roasted peanuts and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Turn off the heat and squeeze 1/2 lemon juice. Mix again.
- Serve in a bowl. Enjoy!
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Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup Sabudana
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup Peanuts
- 1 tsp Jeera
- 1 Medium-Sized Sweet Potato
- Desi Ghee
- 1 tsp finely chopped Adrak
- 1 chopped Green Chilli
- 1/4 tsp Kali Mirch Powder
- Rock Salt to taste
- Chopped Coriander Leaves
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
How To Make Sabudana Khichdi
1. First, prepare the Sabudana for making the Kheer. Take 1 cup of Sabudana or Sago in a bowl.
2. Add water to the bowl, rinse & wash the Sabudana properly at least 3 times to remove the starch.
3. After washing the Sabudana, add 3/4 cup of water to the bowl. Keep in mind that the quantity of Sabudana was 1 cup, while the water should be 3/4 cup. If you don’t have a measuring cup, remember to soak the Sabudana in water; the water should cover the upper layer of Sabudana in the bowl. There should not be more water than that.
4. The next day, you can check the Sabudana. They have come out perfect, just like small Moti, and are not sticky at all. Sabudana has come out perfect, and you can make any recipe of Sabudana from it.
5. To make the Sabudana khichdi, take a Pan, pour Desi Ghee in a Pan.
6. When the Ghee heats a little, add 1/2 cup of Peanuts, stir continuously, and roast them on a low to medium flame. Transfer the roasted peanuts to a bowl. We also need to grind half of these roasted peanuts into powder form. Keep the other half as it is.
7. In the same Pan, take 2 tbsp of Desi Ghee, 1 tsp Jeera, and 1 medium-sized chopped Sweet Potato.
8. We have to cook the potatoes until they become red and crispy, also add 1 tsp finely chopped Adrak, and 1 chopped Green Chilli.
9. Now, cook the potatoes until they get red and crisp.
10. As soon as the potatoes get cooked, add the Sabudana and the Roasted Peanut Powder. Turn the gas flame to low.
11. Add the following spices: 1/4 tsp Kali Mirch Powder, and Salt to taste (we are using Rock salt as we are making it during the Navratri Vrat).
12. Mix everything well and cook on a low flame for a few minutes. We need to cook until the Sabudana gets translucent.
13. Cover the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
14. After 5 minutes, remove the lid, and you can see that the Sago has cooked to the desired consistency.
15. Add the leftover roasted peanuts and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Turn off the heat and squeeze 1/2 lemon juice. Mix again.
15. Serve in a bowl. Enjoy!
