DAY 9

SABUDANA VADA

by Rupesh Paraswar, EagleBurgmann

Sabudana Vada is a popular and delicious snack from Maharashtra, India. Made with tapioca pearls (sabudana), mashed potatoes, and peanuts, this crispy and flavorful fritter is a perfect blend of taste and tradition. Its crunchy texture on the outside and soft and spicy center make it an irresistible treat! 

"Traditionally prepared during fasting festivals. I personally enjoy this as an evening snack on rainy monsoon days," says Rupesh Paraswar of EagleBurgmann. "Sabudana Vada is not just a dish, but a symbol of simplicity and devotion. It's enjoyed with a side of tangy chutney or a bowl of yogurt, making it a light yet comforting meal."

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of sabudana (tapioca pearls)
  • 2 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)
  • 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts (roughly chopped)
  • 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp of cumin seeds
  • fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
  • salt (to taste)
  • oil (for frying)

Instructions:

Soak the sabudana for 4-5 hours or overnight. Drain the water and allow them to dry slightly. 

In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, ground peanuts, green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander and salt. Shape the mixture into small vadas or patties. 

Heat the oil in a pan and deep fry the vadas until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt

 

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