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Sabudana Khichdi Recipe – Easy Vrat Special

Sabudana Khichdi Recipe is a popular Indian fasting dish made with tapioca pearls, potatoes, roasted peanuts, and simple spices. It is especially enjoyed during Navratri, Ekadashi, and other fasting occasions. This delicious recipe combines soft sabudana pearls with lightly roasted potatoes and crunchy peanuts. Additionally, green chilies, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and lemon juice create a wonderful balance of flavors. The best part is that you can enjoy Sabudana Khichdi even when you are not… Read more

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Preparation Time10 minutes
Cooking Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Calories450 kcal
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Sabudana Khichdi Recipe is a popular Indian fasting dish made with tapioca pearls, potatoes, roasted peanuts, and simple spices. It is especially enjoyed during Navratri, Ekadashi, and other fasting occasions.

This delicious recipe combines soft sabudana pearls with lightly roasted potatoes and crunchy peanuts. Additionally, green chilies, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and lemon juice create a wonderful balance of flavors.

The best part is that you can enjoy Sabudana Khichdi even when you are not fasting. It makes a tasty breakfast or light meal.

However, the secret to fluffy and non-sticky Sabudana Khichdi lies in soaking the pearls correctly. Therefore, follow the steps carefully for the best results.

For more Indian vegetarian dishes, explore our Fasting recipe collection.

Why Is Sabudana Khichdi Eaten During Fasting?

Sabudana Khichdi is a popular Indian fasting dish, especially during Navratri, Ekadashi, and other religious occasions. It is easy to prepare, delicious, and made with ingredients commonly used in traditional fasting meals.

Sabudana mainly contains starch, making it a rich source of carbohydrates. Therefore, it provides energy during fasting. Additionally, potatoes contribute carbohydrates, while roasted peanuts add healthy fats and some protein.

However, sabudana itself is relatively low in protein and fiber. For this reason, it is best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet on regular days.

Moreover, fasting traditions and permitted ingredients may vary between families and regions. Therefore, always choose ingredients according to your personal fasting practices.

If you want to learn more about what to eat during Navratri fasting, explore these helpful Navratri Fasting Tips by The Art of Living.

Whether you are fasting or simply looking for a tasty Indian breakfast, this Sabudana Khichdi Recipe is a wonderful option to try at home.

What to Serve with Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi tastes delicious with plain yogurt. Additionally, you can serve it with fasting-friendly raita, depending on your dietary traditions.

If you are not fasting, it also works well as a regular breakfast or snack.

Ingredients9 items

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  1. Sabudana (tapioca pearls)1 cup
  2. Boiled potatoes 2 medium
  3. Green chilies2
  4. Roasted peanuts¼ cup
  5. Curry leaves8–10
  6. Ghee2 teaspoons
  7. Cumin seeds¼ teaspoon
  8. Rock salt (sendha namak)to taste
  9. Lemon juice1 tablespoon

Method (Steps)10 steps

1

Wash and Soak the Sabudana

First, take one cup of sabudana and rinse it thoroughly two or three times. This helps remove excess surface starch.

Next, soak the pearls in an appropriate amount of water.

In the video, the sabudana was soaked for approximately 1–1½ hours. However, some varieties require several hours or overnight soaking.

Therefore, always press a pearl between your fingers before cooking. It should feel soft without a hard center.

2

Prepare the Ingredients

Take two medium boiled potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Then, finely chop two green chilies.

Additionally, keep ¼ cup of roasted peanuts and 8–10 curry leaves ready.

Preparing everything beforehand makes the cooking process easier.

3

Heat Ghee and Add Cumin

Heat two teaspoons of ghee in a pan over medium heat.

Once the ghee becomes hot, add ¼ teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Allow the cumin to crackle. Then, add the chopped green chilies and curry leaves.

Sauté briefly until the ingredients release their aroma.

4

Roast the Boiled Potatoes

Next, add the chopped boiled potatoes to the pan.

Cook them over low heat for approximately 3–4 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

As the potatoes become lightly golden, they develop a delicious roasted flavor.

5

Add the Soaked Sabudana

Now, add the soaked and drained sabudana to the roasted potatoes.

Gently combine everything so the tapioca pearls mix evenly with the other ingredients.

However, avoid stirring too vigorously. Otherwise, the pearls may break and become sticky.

6

Add Rock Salt

Sprinkle rock salt according to your taste.

Since this is a fasting recipe, sendha namak is used instead of regular table salt.

Mix gently to distribute the salt evenly.

7

Cover and Cook

Cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat for approximately two minutes.

Afterward, remove the lid and check the sabudana.

The pearls should become soft and slightly translucent. If they still have a firm center, continue cooking briefly until done.

8

Add Roasted Peanuts

Once the sabudana is almost cooked, add ¼ cup of roasted peanuts.

The peanuts provide a pleasant crunch and a nutty flavor.

Next, gently mix everything together without breaking the pearls.

9

Finish with Lemon Juice

Turn off the heat when the sabudana is fully cooked.

Then, add one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.

The lemon juice adds a refreshing, tangy flavor. Finally, mix gently.

10

Serve Hot

Your delicious Vrat Special Sabudana Khichdi is ready to serve.

Enjoy it hot with plain yogurt or another fasting-friendly accompaniment.

Watch the complete video tutorial for this recipe.

This Sabudana Khichdi Recipe is a delicious and easy option for Indian fasting days.

With soft tapioca pearls, roasted potatoes, crunchy peanuts, and fresh lemon juice, it delivers wonderful flavors.

Moreover, following the correct soaking and cooking techniques helps create fluffy, non-sticky khichdi.

Try this recipe at home and share it with your family. For more delicious Indian dishes, keep exploring Meenraz Cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Excess soaking water, insufficient rinsing, or overcooking can make the pearls sticky. Therefore, rinse thoroughly and use an appropriate soaking method.

Soaking time depends on the variety. Some pearls soften quickly, while others require 4–6 hours or overnight soaking. Always check for a soft center before cooking.

Yes, for regular meals. However, rock salt is traditionally used in many Indian fasting recipes.

Yes. You can omit peanuts if you dislike them or have an allergy. However, the flavor and texture will be different.

Sabudana is rich in carbohydrates. Therefore, portion size and your overall diet matter when managing weight.

Yes. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking. Reheat thoroughly before serving and avoid leaving cooked khichdi at room temperature overnight.

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Wash and Soak the Sabudana

First, take one cup of sabudana and rinse it thoroughly two or three times. This helps remove excess surface starch.

Next, soak the pearls in an appropriate amount of water.

In the video, the sabudana was soaked for approximately 1–1½ hours. However, some varieties require several hours or overnight soaking.

Therefore, always press a pearl between your fingers before cooking. It should feel soft without a hard center.