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Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada

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Sabudana Vada is a crisp, savory, and profoundly aromatic Indian snack traditionally prepared during religious fasting (Vrat). This recipe features soaked tapioca pearls mixed with mashed potatoes, roasted peanuts, and vibrant green chillies. Known for its intensely crunchy exterior and soft, chewy center, it represents the ultimate comfort food for devotees and snack lovers alike. Its taste is savory, nutty, and mildly spicy, capturing the simple perfection of earthy ingredients. This snack is a mandatory favorite for festivals like Navratri and Maha Shivratri. Best enjoyed hot with a cooling yogurt dip or spicy green peanut chutney.

Prep Time4 hrs (soaking)
Cook Time20 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

1 cup Sabudana (Tapioca pearls)
2 large Potatoes, boiled and mashed
1/2 cup Peanuts, roasted and crushed
2-3 Green chillies, chopped
1 tsp Cumin seeds
Fresh coriander
Lemon juice
Oil for deep frying
Rock salt (Sendha Namak) to taste
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Soaking the sabudana perfectly is the absolute secret to achieving a professional-grade crisp vada that doesn't burst.
  • Crushing the peanuts coarsely is mandatory to provide the essential professional-grade textural crunch.
  • Ensure the potatoes are boiled and cooled completely before mixing to prevent the dough from becoming too wet and sticky.
  • Frying on medium heat ensures the interior is cooked through while the exterior achieves an intensely professional crunch.

Nutritional Information(Per 2 pieces (120g))

Calories

280 kcal

Protein

3g

Fat

14g

Carbs

36g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.