Sabudana Khichdi Recipe

a bowl of Sabudana Khichdi with a spoon in it

Sabudana Khichdi Recipe

Learn how to make a non-sticky Sabudana Khichdi recipe here! This quick and easy snack made with sabudana or sago pearls is gluten-free, vegan, and delicious!

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Soaking time 8

Servings people

Calories 432kcal

Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups sabudana
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 green chillies minced
2 potatoes chopped
½ cup peanuts
Salt
1 teaspoon sugar
⅓ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

First, rinse the sabudana under running water till it runs clear. This will get rid of the starch. Then soak it in water for at least 7-8 hours. I usually soak it overnight. The trick here is to level the water and sabudana.
Do not soak the sabudana in more water than required as it tends to get very soggy. Basically the level of water should be at the same level as sabudana.
In the morning, drain out the water if any. there shouldn't be any water left though. It should be soft to touch and mushy when pressed.
In oil, temper the cumin seeds and once they crackle, add half of the chopped cilantro and green chillies. Fry for a minute.
Then add the chopped potatoes and salt. Saute till the potatoes are done.
Now add the roasted peanuts powder, and sugar. Mix well.
Add the soaked puffed up sabudana. Mix it all well. Do not overcook or overmix the khichdi at this point. Just cook it for a minute or two.
Check seasoning and add salt if needed. Garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro and lemon juice and mix.

Notes

Soaking sabudana is crucial. Do not skip that step. Consuming them raw will lead to indigestion. So always soak and cook sabudana before eating.

Some also like to add curry leaves and shredded coconut while tempering. You can also add onion and tomato while cooking it. I have never tried it though.

You can also skip adding potatoes if you want. Some like to add half a teaspoon of turmeric to their khichdi. It changes the color and adds a different flavor to the dish.

Ginger and ghee can also be added to the sabudana khichdi recipe. Be mindful of what ingredients you add if making it for fasting/vrat.

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