Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)

soaked overnight

2 unit

Potato (Aloo)

boiled

1 unit

Potato (Aloo)

peeled and mashed

1.25 cup

Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)

crushed

1 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

6 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

1.5 tsp

Sugar

0.5 tsp

Lemon juice

3 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

finely chopped

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

0.75 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

1 unit

Sunflower Oil

for deep frying

Step 1
~4 min

Soak sabudana (tapioca pearls) overnight.

Step 2
~4 min

Boil and mash the potatoes.

Step 3
~4 min

Roast and crush the peanuts.

Step 4
~4 min

Combine soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, crushed peanuts, cumin seeds, green chillies, sugar, lemon juice, coriander leaves, and salt in a bowl.

Step 5
~4 min

Mix well to form a dough.

Step 6
~4 min

Make lemon-sized balls from the dough and flatten into patties.

Step 7
~4 min

Heat sunflower oil in a kadai or deep frying pan on medium heat.

Key Technique: Deep frying
Step 8
~4 min

Deep fry the vada patties until golden brown and crisp on the outside.

Step 9
~4 min

Drain on absorbent paper.

Step 10
~4 min

Whisk curd in a separate bowl.

Step 11
~4 min

Add potatoes, roasted peanuts, green chillies, sugar and salt to the curd and mix well.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve sabudana vada hot with curd chutney and green chutney.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak sabudana for the right amount of time for best results.

Do not overcrowd the kadai while deep frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The dough can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (frying)
Noise Level
Moderate (frying)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with green chutney and curd chutney

Serve hot as an evening snack

Serve with masala chai

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Chutney
Curd Chutney
Masala Chai

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Popular during fasting periods like Navratri and Ekadashi.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Navratri
Ekadashi

Occasion Tags

Snack Time
Festivals
Tea Time

Popularity Score

70/100

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