Spicy Tapioca (Sabudana Khichdi) Recipe

Name: Spicy Tapioca (Sabudana Khichdi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup seeds sago, preferably big ones; 1 potato medium sized; 1 handful peanuts; 1 green chilli; 1 juice lemon; 1 tablespoon grated coconut optional; 1 teaspoon tumeric powder; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds each, and cumin for tempering; 2 tablespoons oil; 3 curry leaves; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup seeds sago, preferably big ones
1 potato medium sized
1 handful peanuts
1 green chilli
1 juice lemon
1 tablespoon grated coconut optional
1 teaspoon tumeric powder
1 teaspoon mustard seeds each, and cumin for tempering
2 tablespoons oil
3 curry leaves
2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
salt to taste

1
Drain water completely and leave overnight, or for a minimum of 3 to 4hours. The sago should almost double up in size.
2
Dry roast groundnuts on gas or in microwave and powder them coarsely.
3
Add salt, tumeric, chillipowder, lemon juice and ground nuts and mix well.
4
Heat oil, add mustard seeds, chopped green chilli, curry leaves and potatoes cut into fine cubes.
5
When the potatoes are almost done, add sabudana and mix well.
6
Keep on simmer for 5 to 10 minutes till sabudana is cooked.
7
Remove from fire and serve hot garnished with corinder leaves and grated coconut

235

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup seeds sago, preferably big ones, 1 potato medium sized, 1 handful peanuts, 1 green chilli, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tapioca (Sabudana Khichdi) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Tapioca (Sabudana Khichdi)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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