Sabudana khichri (also spelled khichdi) is an Indian dish made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls).[1] It is the dish of choice when an individual observes a fast during Shivratri, Navratri, or a similar Hindu religious occasion.
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| Course | Breakfast, snack |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Across many regions of India |
| Main ingredients | Tapioca pearls, potatoes, peanuts, grated coconut, green chilies, ghee |
It is typically prepared in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and West Bengal. In major towns like Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Bhopal, Jaipur and Nagpur, it is available as street food and is widely eaten throughout the year.
Preparation
editThe sabudana is soaked in water overnight and then drained. It is mixed well with coarsely ground peanuts, rock salt and sugar. Ghee or oil is heated in a pan. The sabudana-peanut powder mixture is sauteed in it along with cumin seeds, chopped green chillies and chopped potatoes. The khichdi is cooked for a few minutes and then served.[2]
References
edit- ^ Hirway, Kanta. "Sabudana Khichdi (Maharashtrian Tapioca Pilaf) Recipe". NYT Cooking. New York Times. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Amit, Dassana (28 February 2023). "Perfect Sabudana Khichdi Recipe (For Fasting Or Vrat)". Dassana's Veg Recipes. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
External links
edit- How sabudana went from wartime staple to one of India's favourite fasting foods
- Did You Know Sabudana Has a Long History of Saving Millions of Lives? Here’s How
- 7 fasting-friendly food you can try this Navratri
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