How long does Sabudana Khichdi take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sabudana Khichdi serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sabudana Khichdi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Sabudana Khichdi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Sabudana Khichdi?

1 cup Tapioca Pearls, ¼ cup Peanuts, 1 Potato, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, 1 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sabudana Khichdi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sabudana Khichdi?

About 395 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sabudana Khichdi

Name: Sabudana Khichdi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Potato, Diced; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Peanuts, Crushed; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1 cup Tapioca Pearls

Also known as Jowarsi Upma · Veg · Rice dishes, Tiffin

Rice dishes Tiffin One-pot meals Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves3

Per serving395 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Sabudana khichdi: soaked tapioca pearls tossed in a kadai with potato, cumin, green chilli, peanuts and lemon. Mild, serves 3, 20 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

12 items

Cooking for3 servings

WaterAs Needed
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Potato, Diced1
Cumin1 tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Peanuts, Crushed¼ cup
Salt1 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Tapioca Pearls1 cup

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	395kcal	1185kcal
Protein	4.8g	14g
Carbohydrate	56g	168g
Fat	18g	53g
Fibre	2.8g	8.4g
Sugar	4.4g	13g

Cookd masalas for tapioca pearls

Method

1
Wash and Soak the tapioca pearls/ sabudana with water, 1 inch above the level of the dry tapioca pearls. For 3 hours up to overnight depending on the quality. Drain and set aside.
WaterTapioca Pearls
2
Heat oil in a kadai and add the small potato dices, cook until tender.
Sunflower OilPotato
3
Add the cumin seeds, saute until aromatic and browned. Add the chopped chilli and ginger and mix well.
CuminGingerGreen Chilli
4
Next, add the soak and drained tapioca pearls, crushed peanuts, salt and sugar. Mix well for 4-5 minutes on a medium flame, until the tapioca pearl becomes translucent.
PeanutsSaltSugar
5
Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
Lemon JuiceCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Sabudana Khichdi take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sabudana Khichdi serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sabudana Khichdi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sabudana Khichdi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Sabudana Khichdi?: 1 cup Tapioca Pearls, ¼ cup Peanuts, 1 Potato, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, 1 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sabudana Khichdi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sabudana Khichdi?: About 395 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.