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 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 394 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: 1 cup Tapioca Pearls; As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 Potato, Diced; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Peanuts, Crushed; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

20 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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

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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

Good for: Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

12 items

3 people

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

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	394kcal	1182kcal
Protein	4.7g	14g
Carbohydrate	56g	167g
Fat	18g	53g
Fibre	2.6g	7.8g
Sugar	4.3g	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.
Tapioca PearlsWater
2
Heat oil in a kadai and add the small potato dices, cook until tender.
OilPotato
3
Add the cumin seeds, saute until aromatic and browned. Add the chopped chilli and ginger and mix well.
CuminGreen ChilliGinger
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 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 394 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.