Sabudana Vada Recipe – Crispy & Perfect for Fasting Days
Sabudana Vada is a classic Maharashtrian snack made with tapioca pearls (sago), potatoes, peanuts, and mild spices. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these golden vadas are a favorite during Navratri, Ekadashi, or as an evening tea-time treat. Ingredients (Makes about 12–15 vadas) 1 cup sabudana (sago pearls) 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed ½ cup roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed 2 green chilies, finely chopped 1 tsp grated ginger 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds Rock salt (sendha namak) or regular salt to taste Oil for deep frying Preparation Steps 1. Soak the Sabudana Rinse sabudana 2–3 times until the water runs clear. Soak in just enough water to cover the pearls for 4–5 hours (or overnight) until they are soft and separate. 2. Make the Dough Drain any extra water. In a mixing bowl, combine soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, crushed peanuts, green chilies, ginger, coriander, cumin seeds, and salt. Mix gently to form a non-sticky dough. 3. Shape the V...