Sabudana Vada Recipe: A Delicious Navratri Special Snack

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Sabudana Vada is a popular and delightful snack often prepared during Navratri and other fasting festivals. These crispy, golden vadas are made from soaked tapioca pearls (sabudana) and mashed potatoes, flavored with spices. Here’s how to make Sabudana Vada:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
  • 2 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup roasted and crushed peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. Preparing Sabudana:

  1. Rinse the sabudana in a fine strainer under running water until the water runs clear.
  2. Soak the rinsed sabudana in enough water for 4-5 hours or overnight. The sabudana should be soaked well and should feel soft, not hard.
  3. After soaking, drain any excess water and fluff the sabudana gently with a fork to separate the pearls.

2. Preparing the Mixture:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked and drained sabudana, mashed potatoes, chopped green chilies, crushed peanuts, cumin seeds, red chili powder, asafoetida, chopped coriander leaves, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Mix the ingredients well to form a smooth, cohesive mixture.

3. Shaping and Frying:

  1. Heat oil in a deep pan or frying vessel over medium heat.
  2. While the oil is heating, wet your hands and take a small portion of the mixture. Shape it into a small patty or vada. The vada should be about the size of your palm.
  3. Gently slide the vada into the hot oil. You can fry a few vadas at a time, depending on the size of your pan.
  4. Fry the vadas until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  5. Remove the vadas from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

4. Serving:

  1. Serve Sabudana Vada hot with fresh curd or a spicy chutney.

Tips:

  • Ensure that the sabudana is soaked well and drained thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the mixture.
  • You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of green chilies and red chili powder.
  • It’s best to serve Sabudana Vada immediately when they are at their crispiest.

Sabudana Vada is a delicious and crispy snack that’s perfect for fasting during Navratri or simply as a tea-time treat. Enjoy the delightful flavors and crunchy texture!

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