Sabudana Khichdi or sago pearls savoury pudding is a popular Indian dish made during fasting or certain Hindu festivals. Let us see two ways to make this.
Why 2 ways to make Sabudana Khichdi?
With a majority of non-sabudana takers at home, we don’t make Sabudana khichri at all ! I am personally on the fence when it comes to this dish, but wouldn’t mind it occasionally (read once in 3-4 months), owing largely to its huge starchy content and the potatoes and peanuts don’t do anything to take away the heavy feeling once its consumed.
My kids like it, so I do make it for the occasional farali (fasting) dish if I do remember to soak it.
I guess it’s ok for those who fast (either for health or religious purposes) that this tapioca based grain dish is a great meal to have to feel satiated. But, as we don’t fast often (on religious grounds), it hardly gets made at home.
Somehow, I was keen to cook and present a mid way path between the starch laden dish and a bland pudding that sabudana rends itself ,and so came into focus the veggies. Ergo, the 2 variants presented here:)
Other dishes made at home with Sabudana / Sago pearls:
The off-occasion that I do make Sabudana Carrot Payasam (kheer) or the Classical Festival Sabudana Kheer is not taken up enthusiastically, and the Sabudana Vada (which along with the Sabudana Khichdi is a local favourite here where I live) is detested by all, equally 🙂 . But we somehow found a way to like sabudana in this Low-Fat Sabudana Tikki
Other Fasting dishes / Farali Dishes on the blog that you may like:
Today’s dishes – Classic Sabudana Khichdi (made for fasting) and one version loaded with Veggies (typically not used for fasting / religious but more as a fibre loaded carb snack :p)
Classically, this is not the dish made for fasting (as there are so many restrictions on vegetables including using a different Sendha Namak) that most of the Non-South Indians follow here. But I liked it as the veggies provided much of the fibre needed. I made another version too , replacing the potatoes with something more fibrous, but that version is for some other day !
Till then, this two variants is a dish for 2 portions each. I made it quite spicy , so it needs no accompaniment unless you really look for one and a cup of yoghurt would be a good one ! Let’s make this 🙂
Prep time – 15 mins, Cook time – 10 mins, Serves – 2
Sabudana Vegetable Khichdi and Farali Sabudana Khichdi – GF, Vegan Indian Dish made for breakfast / Snack time
PIN FOR LATER
You need (to make 2 servings of Sabudana khichdi):
- 1/4 cup Sabudana / Tapioca pearls / Sago
- 2 TBSP Oil
- 3 tsp Roasted peanuts (peeled and crushed coarse)
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 3 spicy green chillies (Chopped, adjust spice)
- 3/4 tsp Salt (or Sendha namak for farali version)
- 1/4 cup Potato (peeled, cubed, microwaved till soft but not mushy)
- 1/2 cup Steamed veggies (for the non farali version – peas, carrots, french beans etc)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Coriander leaves (chopped)
How to make Sabudana Khichdi:
- In a colander, wash the sabudana under tap / filtered water several times to remove excess starch (Tip #1).
- Soak the sabudana overnight (in the fridge) or for 3-4 hours with freshwater just about covering it with a tsp of curd added (TIP #2).
- After soaking for 8-9 hours, drain the water before cooking and fluff the pearls (pour water over the soaked pearls and drain fully and keep covered till other preps are done Tip#3)
- In a non stick pan, heat the oil. splutter the cumin seeds and green chillies.
- Add the steamed veggies (or the cooked potato – depending on which version you are making), salt and toss well.
- Now add the sabudana and sprinkle very little water and cook and cover till the pearls turn translucent.
- Fluff them again after 2-3 mins, add crushed peanuts, lemon juice and toss again.
- Take off the fire and let it rest for 1 min. Serve hot as is or with chilled yoghurt
Cooking sabudana is a art , I have a tough time to get that non sticky version ! I see you have made it perfectly and the fibre element is naturally expected from you :))
I tend to stay away from sabudana as there are no takers at home. I like it but it is hard to make it just for me. This version of the kichdi with so much vegetables looks fantastic.
A classic dish, well prepared. Honestly I like the kheer more but the other adult at home absolutely enjoys this khichdi.
no Garlic?
Sabudana khichdi with loads of peanuts is my fav.. a delicious share..
Sabudana khichdi with loads of peanuts is my fav..a delicious share..
Wow! Sabudana khichdi is my fav and I avoid it for the same reason you mentioned. Crisp picture too.
Sabudhana khichdi is my all time fav dish. Your dish looks perfect done.
I love sabudana kichadi with peanut chutney. It's such a classic combination. My sabudana kichadi is always a hit or miss and your has come out really well.
I love sabudana kichadi with peanut chutney. It's such a classic combination. My sabudana kichadi is always a hit or miss and your has come out really well.
ehmm, this one is out of syllabus but guess I will have to turn a blind eye..:0)..anyway sabudana khichdi is a favorite one for us.
I love sabudana khicdhi and your version looks yum
I love sabudana khichdi but never made with veggies.. shall make it next time with peas and carrots.. Thanks for the share.