Sabudana Khichdi is a popular and flavorful Indian dish, often enjoyed during fasting days. A step-by-step guide on how to make Sabudana Khichdi:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
- 1 medium-sized potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish
- Freshly grated coconut for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
1. Rinse Sabudana:
- Wash the sabudana under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the sabudana in water for about 3-4 hours or overnight. The sabudana should be soaked well and become soft.
2. Check Sabudana Texture:
- After soaking, press a pearl between your fingers; it should mash easily. If it's still hard, let it soak for a little longer.
3. Roast Peanuts:
- Dry roast the peanuts until they are crunchy. Once cooled, coarsely grind them. Set aside.
4. Prepare Potatoes:
- Boil or steam the diced potatoes until they are just tender but not mushy.
5. Heat Ghee and Oil:
- In a pan, heat ghee and oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
6. Add Asafoetida and Green Chilies:
- Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
7. Add Potatoes:
- Add the boiled and diced potatoes. Cook them until they turn golden brown.
8. Add Soaked Sabudana:
- Add the soaked and drained sabudana to the pan. Mix well.
9. Cook Sabudana:
- Cook the sabudana on medium heat, stirring continuously. Be gentle to avoid breaking the sabudana pearls.
10. Add Ground Peanuts:
- Once the sabudana pearls become translucent, add the coarsely ground peanuts. Mix well.
11. Season with Salt and Sugar:
- Season with salt and add sugar if desired. The sugar adds a hint of sweetness but is optional.
12. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the Sabudana Khichdi with chopped coriander leaves and freshly grated coconut if you like. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy the Sabudana Khichdi as a delicious breakfast or snack, especially during fasting days. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a satisfying and flavorful dish.