Tapioca pearl Khichdi (Sabudana ki Khichdi)

Sabudana ki khichdi is a very traditional recipe.  My grandmother used to prepare sabudana khichdi for fasting days. 

In Gujarat, it is generally prepared for Shivratri or Janamastami festivals.

It is mild spiced, gluten free and a light dish.

Ingredients

2 cup tapioca pearls (Sabudana)

2 medium boiled potatoes, cut into small cubes

½ cup roasted, peeled and slightly crushed ground nuts

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

2 finely chopped green chilies

½ teaspoon black pepper powder

1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves

1 teaspoon juice of lime

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon oil

Method

Wash the Tapioca pearls, drain the water and keep them aside for 2-3 hours.

Tapioca pearls will become translucent and double in size.

Heat oil in a kadhai/wok

Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and stir it.

Add green chilies and ground nuts.

Add potatoes, tapioca pearls, pepper powder and salt.  Mix it well.

Cook it for 4-5 minutes and keep stirring it so that tapioca pearls don’t stick together.

Remove from stove.

Add half of the coriander leaves and lime juice.  Mix it well.

Pour it in a serving dish.

Garnish with leftover coriander leaves

Serve while hot as a snack or in breakfast.