Sabudana Vada
Crispy on the outside, mochi on the inside! Top fried snacks with tapioca and peanuts
Description
A staple snack for 'fasting days (Vrat)' in Maharashtra, deep-frying balls mixed with rehydrated sago pearls (Sabudana), mashed potatoes, and crushed peanuts.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Sago pearls(Sabudana)
- Potatoes
- Peanuts
- Green chilies
- Cumin seeds
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Frying oil
Instructions
- Soak sago pearls in water for hours, drain firmly.
- Mix boiled mashed potatoes, rehydrated sago, coarsely crushed roasted peanuts, green chilies, cumin seeds, lemon juice, and salt well.
- Form into flat discs with palms, fry crispy in hot oil until both sides are golden to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory cumin seeds and peanut richness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mashed potatoes mixed with a little potato starch (as a chewy sub)
Pairing
Yogurt chutney、Masala Chai
Trivia
[Trend] Since grains are forbidden on Hindu fasting days, starchy sago pearls play a huge role. The chewiness of sago and crunchiness of peanuts become addictive.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dip the freshly fried hot Vada generously into sweet yogurt dip, tasting the chewy and crispy contrast!
Allergen
Peanuts