Savory Tapioca Pearls (Sabudana Khichadi)

Savory Tapioca Pearls (Sabudana Khichadi)

Savory Tapioca Pearls (Sabudana Khichadi)

“Sabudana Khichadi is an Indian breakfast dish made from soaked Tapioca Pearls (Sabudana). It is typically prepared in parts of Western India such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, & Gujarat. It is a delicious savory dish prepared with peanuts, potatoes and grated coconut. It is vegan and gluten free”.

Ingredients

1 cup Tapioca pearls/Sabudana (about 250 ml)

2 small potatoes, peeled and cubed in small pieces

½ cup roasted salted peanuts

6-8 curry leaves

1 tsp grated ginger

1 green chili, chopped finely

1 tsp cumin seeds

¼ cup grated fresh coconut (optional)

3-4 tbsp cooking oil

2 tsp sugar

1-2 tsp lemon juice

some chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

salt to taste

Directions

Soak tapioca pearls in water for 3-4 hours. Wash the pearls in a couple of rinses. Pour in a sieve to let all the water drain through it. Keep aside. In a mortar and pestle or a dry grinder pound the roasted peanuts to a coarse powder. Mix the coarsely pounded peanuts with the tapioca pearls and keep aside. Heat oil in a non-stick wok and fry the potatoes till golden brown. Create well in the center and add cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add curry leaves and green chillies. Saute for a few seconds and add grated ginger and stir. Now add the tapioca pearls and mix gently. Continue stirring and add salt and sugar to taste. When the pearls begin to lose their opaqueness and start turning translucent, they are cooked. Do not overcook or they will turn lumpy. Now add lemon juice and grated coconut and mix. Check seasoning, turn off the heat and garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.