Sabudana Vada

About Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada is a delicious Indian snack made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls), potatoes, and spices. It is popular during fasting days and is also enjoyed as a tea-time snack. The vadas are deep-fried to a crispy texture and have a unique, savory flavor. They are usually served with green chutney or yogurt for added taste. If you'd like to try making them at home, The recipe here!

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• Sabudana vada

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• About Sabudana vada

• Ingredients

• Instructions

• Suggestion

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Ingredients :

• ½ cup - tapioca pearls (soaked)

• 2 medium size - boiled potatoes

• ½ tsp - red chilli powder

• ½ tsp - garam masala

• ½ cup - coarsely grounded peanut

• ½ tsp - green chilli chopped

• 1 tbsp - coriander leaves

• 1 tsp - salt

• Oil for frying

Instructions:

• Rinse the sabudana in water until it becomes clear. Soak it in enough water to cover it completely for 4-5 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain any excess water.

• In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, roasted peanuts, chopped green chilies, grated ginger, chopped coriander leaves, cumin seeds, lemon juice, and salt. Mix everything well to form a dough.

• Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

• Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly to form a vada.

• Carefully slide the vada into the hot oil and fry on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy. Fry them in batches, if needed.

• Remove the fried vadas and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

• Serve hot with green chutney or yogurt.

• Enjoy your tasty Sabudana Vada !

Suggestion:

• You can use sago (tapioca pearls) unsoaked.

• Roast and make a fine powder.

• Add in boiled potatoes.

• Some veggies can be tried instead of potato.

• If not using it in vrat/fast , onion can also be added.

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