Sabudana Khichdi (North India)

Normally prepared by the hill dwelling Northern Indians, Sabudana Khichdi is a slightly heavy breakfast made from soaked tapioca pearls. Usually prepared in the states like Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttaranchal, the dish is also prepared by Guajarati and Marathi community.

Ingredients

Sabudana 1 cup

Sugar ½ teaspoon

Green chilies 2 (chopped)

Groundnut paste ½ cup

Potato 1 (boiled)

Vegetable oil 2 teaspoons

Mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon

Asafetida 1 pinch

Grated coconut 2 tablespoons

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves from one spring

Curry Leaves 4 to 5

Method §  Wash and soak Sabudana in water for 2 to 3 hours §  Peel the boiled potato and cut into small cubes. Mix with groundnut paste, sugar, salt and keep aside. §  Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add mustard seeds to crackle. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chili; fry for 30 to 40 seconds. §  Add potato cubes, and Sabudana; Stir gently to mix the ingredients well. §  Add grated coconut and mix. §  Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot. §  Sprinkling some lemon juice could improve the taste.