If you’re looking for the perfect combination of flavor and health during your Sawan Somvar fast, make crispy sabudana vada at home. Made with potatoes, tapioca, and peanuts, this vegetarian snack keeps you full for a long time and is easy to prepare.

Savan recipe: The month of Savan is considered a special time for worshipping Lord Shiva, fasting, and eating satvik food. During this time, many devotees observe fasts on Mondays and consume fruit-based meals throughout the day. Therefore, people are looking for recipes that are both delicious and nutritious and provide long-lasting energy. Sabudana Vada is one such popular fasting recipe, prepared with great enthusiasm in many parts of India during Savan, Navratri, and other fasts.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sabudana vada is a perfect combination of flavor and nutrition. Made with sabudana, potatoes, and peanuts, this dish is not only easy to prepare, but also tastes even better when served with yogurt or a green chutney.

Why is Sabudana Vada special for fasting?

During fasting, the body needs foods that provide quick energy and keep you full for a long time. Sabudana is a good source of carbohydrates, while peanuts provide protein and healthy fats. Potatoes provide binding and flavor.

For this reason, Sabudana Vada is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes preferred during fasting.

Ingredients for making Sabudana Vada

Ingredients for about four people:

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  • 1 cup sago
  
  
  
  

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  • 3 medium sized boiled and mashed potatoes
  
  
  
  

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  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  
  
  
  

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  • 4 to 5 finely chopped green chillies
  
  
  
  

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  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
  
  
  
  

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  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  
  
  
  

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  • 1 teaspoon rock salt (according to taste)
  
  
  
  

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  • Ghee or oil for frying
  
  
  
  

The right way to prepare sago

The success of Sabudana Vada largely depends on whether the Sabudana is prepared correctly or not.

First, wash the tapioca pearls thoroughly to remove excess starch. Then, soak them in a limited amount of water for about five hours, or as needed. Use them when they are fully swollen and the grains are clearly visible.

If sago is soaked in excess water then the mixture may become sticky and the vadas may break while frying.

Step-by-step preparation method

1. Prepare the peanuts

Peel the roasted peanuts and grind them coarsely. A very fine powder can affect the taste and texture of the vadas.

2. Prepare the mixture

In a large bowl, add the soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, coarsely ground peanuts, rock salt, black pepper, green chilies, and coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients well with your hands to form a uniform mixture.

3. Shape into a vada

Now, form the mixture into small balls, press them lightly, and shape them into vadas. If the mixture seems too soft, add a little more peanut powder.

4. Fry until golden brown

Heat oil or ghee in a pan. When the oil is medium hot, add the vadas one by one. Fry over medium heat until golden and crisp on both sides.

Take out the prepared vadas on tissue paper so that the excess oil gets removed.

What to serve with?

Sabudana Vada can be served in many ways.

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  • Green coriander chutney for fasting
  
  
  
  

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  • fresh curd
  
  
  
  

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  • sweet yogurt
  
  
  
  

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It tastes best when served hot.

Essential Tips to Make Perfect Sabudana Vada

Do not soak the sabudana too much

If soaked in excess water, the grains stick together and the vada does not become crispy.

Keep the oil at the right temperature

If the oil is too hot, the vadas will absorb too much oil and may break. If the oil is too hot, the vadas may burn on the outside and remain undercooked on the inside.

Crush peanuts

Coarse peanuts add great flavour and a slight crunch to the vadas.

The mixture should not be too wet

If the mixture seems loose, it can be balanced by adding some peanut powder.

Nutritionally good option too

Sabudana Vada is not only delicious but also an energy-boosting dish. Sabudana provides instant energy, while peanuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats. Potatoes provide carbohydrates, which help keep you feeling full for a long time. However, since it is deep-fried, it is best to consume it in moderation.

Suitable for Sawan and other fasts

This recipe isn’t limited to just Sawan Mondays. It can also be made during Navratri, Mahashivratri, Ekadashi, and other fasting days. With its minimal ingredients, easy method, and excellent taste, it has become a favorite fruit dish in every household.