Sabudana Khichdi
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Madhya Pradesh, India
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
300g Tapioca pearls (sabudana)
300g Potatoes, boiled and cubed
100g Roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed
4piece Green chillies, slit
8g Cumin seeds
10piece Curry leaves
10g Sugar
20ml Lemon juice
20g Fresh coriander
30ml Ghee
8g Salt
11 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Soak sabudana in water just enough to cover for 4–5 hours. Drain. Each pearl should be separate and slightly firm.
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Test readiness: press a pearl between your fingers — it should mash easily without grit.
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Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Let splutter.
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Add green chillies and boiled potato cubes. Cook 3 minutes until potatoes are lightly crisp.
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Add drained sabudana. Toss gently on medium heat.
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Cook, stirring carefully, for 5–7 minutes until sabudana turns translucent.
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Add crushed peanuts, sugar, and salt. Toss well.
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Add lemon juice and mix.
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Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot.
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Chef's Tips
The single most important step is proper soaking — too little and sabudana stays hard; too much and it turns mushy.
Use a non-stick pan and medium heat to prevent sticking.
Crushed peanuts provide texture and protein — they are the characteristic element of this dish.
Sabudana Khichdi is widely eaten during fasting days (Navratri, Ekadashi) across Madhya Pradesh.
About This Dish
Sabudana Khichdi is a traditional vegetarian dish from Madhya Pradesh, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- The single most important step is proper soaking — too little and sabudana stays hard; too much and it turns mushy. - Use a non-stick pan and medium heat to prevent sticking. - Crushed peanuts provide texture and protein — they are the characteristic element of this dish. - Sabudana Khichdi is widely eaten during fasting days (Navratri, Ekadashi) across Madhya Pradesh.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy