Sabudana Khichdi (tapioca pearls)

A popular Indian breakfast or fasting dish made with tapioca pearls.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Take a cup of sabudana.

Step 2

Soak it in water and wash thoroughly.

Step 3

Repeat washing it twice more to remove all the excess starch.

Step 4

Keep the sabudana soaking in an inch of water for 5 mins.

Step 5

Thoroughly wash the sabudana 2-3 times to ensure that all starch is removed. After washing, immerse the sabudana in 1 cup of water for 10 mins. Then drain the water, close with a lid, and keep overnight to soak.

Step 6

In a blender, add roasted groundnut powder and 2 green chillies, or as per desired spice levels.

Step 7

Blend for 3 seconds to a coarse powder.

Step 8

To the overnight-soaked sabudana, add the groundnut-chilli powder, salt, and sugar (optional) to taste.

Step 9

Mix well and keep aside.

Step 10

In a non-stick pan, take cooking oil and add cumin seeds.

Step 11

Add small cubes of potato.

Step 12

Fry well till the potatoes are cooked and you can push a fork through them.

Step 13

Add the sabudana and mix well. Cook for 5 mins with a lid on, on low medium, and keep stirring continuously.

Step 14

Garnish with fresh corriander and lemon juice, and serve hot for breakfast.