Sabudana(Sago) Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi is a traditional Maharastrian dish made especially on a fasting day. Soaked Tapioca pearls known as Sabudana are sauteed with cumin, potato, green chili and curry leaves. Lemon Juice and crushed peanuts are added to enhance the flavor.

1. Strain all the water from sago pearls.
2. Slightly squeeze the sago pearls to remove excess water and keep it aside.
3. Roast peanut and de-skin them.
4. Pound the peanuts into coarse powder.
5. Add turmeric powder, pounded peanuts and salt to sago pearls and mix lightly.
6. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, slit green chillies and curry leaves.
7. Add sago pearls and mix lightly.
8. Cook for 5-6 mins on low flame stirring lightly every minute.
9. Turn off the heat.
10. Add lemon juice.
11. Serve hot.