Sabudana Vada Recipe - A Crispy Delight

 INTRODUCTION:

Discover the irresistible crunch and flavors of Sabudana Vada! Join me as we unravel the secrets of this traditional Indian snack – a crispy, golden-brown delight made from soaked tapioca pearls, grated potatoes, and aromatic spices. Get ready to indulge in the perfect blend of textures and flavors with every bite. Let's dive into the world of Sabudana Vada and create a snack that will leave you craving for more!

RECIPE IN A SHORT VIDEO:

INGREDIENTS:

For sabudana vada:

• Tapioca Pearls (Sabudana / Saggubiyyam/ Javvarisi) - 150g
• Potato -  200g (2 medium-sized), boiled and mashed
• Roasted peanuts 75g, skinned and coarsely ground
• Green chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1/2 inch, peeled and finely chopped
• Juice of half lemon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying
• water to soak

For Green Chutney:

• Coriander leaves (cilantro) - 1 handful, roughly chopped
• Roasted peanuts - 35g, skinned
• Green chilies - 3
• Ginger - 1/2 inch, peeled
• Curd/yogurt - 2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Preparing Sabudana Vada:

• Rinse the tapioca pearls in water 2 to 3 times and then soak them in water for about 4-5 hours or overnight.
• In a pressure cooker, add the potatoes and enough water. Cook until 4 whistles, turn off the flame. Remove the potatoes from the cooker and allow them to cool down completely.
• Once cooled, peel the boiled potatoes and grate them.
• In a mixer or blender, add the roasted peanuts and grind until coarse powder without adding water.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked tapioca pearls, grated potatoes, ground peanuts, chopped green chilies, chopped coriander leaves, cumin seeds, juice of half lemon, chopped ginger, sugar and salt, and mix well.
• Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into vada (round patties)  by applying oil to the hands. Repeat the process for rest of the mixture.

• Heat the oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium flame for deep frying.
• Carefully drop the shaped vadas into the hot oil and fry them on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. Fry them in batches, if needed, to avoid overcrowding the pan.
• Once the vadas are fried, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• Serve the Sabudana Vadas hot with green chutney, sweet yogurt, or any chutney of your choice.

Preparing Green Chutney:

• In a blender or food processor, add the coriander leaves, roasted peanuts, green chilies, ginger, curd and salt.
• Blend all the ingredients together, until you achieve a smooth consistency.
• Taste the chutney and adjust the salt according to your preference.
• Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl and it is ready to be served with Sabudana Vada.

CONCLUSION:

Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with the delightful Sabudana Vadas! Enjoy the irresistible crispiness and burst of flavors in every bite. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this perfect snack for any occasion.