Indian 20 min Medium

Sabudana Khichdi

Tapioca pearls tossed with potato, peanuts and lime.

Origin & Story

Sabudana khichdi is a popular Indian fasting dish, especially in Maharashtra, where soaked tapioca pearls are stir-fried with peanuts for a light, energising meal.

Main Spices & Their Role

Cumin

The base of the tempering.

Green chilli

Fresh heat stirred through.

Ingredients

1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls), soaked
1 potato, diced
1/2 cup crushed peanuts
1 tsp cumin
1 green chilli
2 tbsp oil
Lime
Salt
Coriander

Method

01
Soak the sabudana in water for a few hours until soft; drain.
02
Heat oil and crackle cumin with green chilli.
03
Add the potato and cook until tender.
04
Stir in the sabudana, crushed peanuts and salt.
05
Cook until translucent, finish with lime and coriander.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.