Sabudana vada is a crispy, golden-brown delight that makes for a perfect evening snack or fasting recipe.
Made with sago pearls, potatoes, and peanuts, these crunchy patties are light yet filling.
Whether you’re observing a fast or simply craving a crunchy treat, this easy sabudana vada recipe is a must-try.
Serve them hot with chutney or ketchup and enjoy the perfect tea-time snack!
Sabudana Vada
Description
Sabudana Vada is a popular Indian snack that's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Made with soaked sabudana (sago pearls), mashed potatoes, roasted peanuts, and a few simple spices, these vadas are especially enjoyed during fasting days (vrat) like Navratri. They're naturally gluten-free and can be easily made vegan. Whether you're fasting or just craving something crispy and comforting with your evening chai, sabudana vadas hit the spot every single time. Serve them hot with some chutney or ketchup and you're all set!
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Work
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Soak sabudana
Soak the sabudana in water overnight. Strain it and set it aside.
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Boil potatoes
Boil potatoes until soft, then peel and cube them. -
Roast peanuts
Dry roast the peanuts in a pan until golden brown. -
Remove peanut skin
Once cooled, rub the peanuts between your palms to remove the skin. -
Grind peanuts
Grind the roasted peanuts coarsely using a mixer.
Method
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Mash potatoes
In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.
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Combine ingredients
Add soaked sabudana, green chilies, lemon juice, cumin seeds, rock salt, roasted peanut powder, and coriander leaves. -
Mix thoroughly
Mash and mix everything together until well combined.
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Shape vadas
Dab a little oil on your palms and shape the mixture into small patties.
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Heat oil
Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying. -
Fry vadas
Gently drop the vadas into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. -
Serve hot
Serve crispy sabudana vadas with tomato ketchup or chutney.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 210kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Sodium 380mg16%
- Potassium 350mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 5g10%
- Vitamin A 30 IU
- Vitamin C 8 mg
- Calcium 22 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Magnesium 40 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
