sabudana vada

 Sabudana vada

Ingredients (for 8–10 vadas):

• Sabudana (tapioca pearls) – 1 cup

• Boiled potatoes – 2 medium (mashed)

• Roasted peanuts – ½ cup (crushed coarsely)

• Green chilies – 2 (finely chopped)

• Ginger – 1 inch (grated)

• Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (chopped)

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste (use sendha namak if fasting)

• Lemon juice – 1 tsp (optional)

• Oil – for deep frying

🔪 Instructions:

1. Rinse & Soak Sabudana
   Wash sabudana 2–3 times until water runs clear. Soak it in just enough water to cover them (about 1 cm above) for 5–6 hours or overnight. After soaking, it should be soft and not sticky. Press a pearl — it should mash easily.

2. Prep Mixture
   In a large bowl, mix soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, crushed peanuts, green chilies, ginger, coriander, cumin, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well into a dough-like consistency.

3. Shape Vadas
   Grease your hands and shape into flat round vadas or small patties.

4. Fry
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, slide in the vadas carefully and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Don’t overcrowd the pan.

5. Serve
   Remove on paper towels and serve hot with green chutney or sweet curd.

🔥 Tips:

• If the mixture is too sticky, add a little kuttu flour or arrowroot flour.

• Make sure the oil is hot enough, or the vadas may break.

Conclusion 

Sabudana Vada is a delicious and popular Indian snack that's especially enjoyed during fasting days, but loved all year round. With its crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior, it's a perfect blend of taste and texture. Easy to make and packed with energy, it combines soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, peanuts, and spices to create a satisfying dish. Whether deep-fried or made healthier in an air fryer, Sabudana Vada is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.