Sabudana khichidi

 Sabudana Khichdi is a delicious and healthy Indian dish made from tapioca pearls (sabudana) and a variety of vegetables.Sabudana pearls are called saggibiyyam in telugu. It is a popular food choice during fasting periods as it is gluten-free and doesn't contain onion and garlic. Here's a simple recipe for you to make Sabudana Khichdi at home.

Sabidana khichidi/saggubiyyam khichidi

Ingredients:

- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped

- 1/2 cup fresh coriander 

- Salt, to taste

1 tablespoon  ghee

For the Tempering:

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Instructions:

1. Soak the sabudana in enough water for about 4-5 hours or overnight. This will help the pearls to swell and become soft.

2. Drain the water from the soaked sabudana and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

3. Add the boiled and cubed potatoes, grated  green chilies, and chopped coriander 

5. In a pan, heat  ghee and add the cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add the peanuts and fry for few minutes.

 the seasoned oil over the sabudana mixture and mix gently.

7. Now, spread a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and spread the peanuts on it. Fold the towel over the peanuts and gently pound them using a rolling pin or a heavy object. This will help to break the peanuts into smaller pieces.

8. Add the crushed peanuts to the sabudana mixture and mix well.

9. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or prepare a non-stick pan with a lid.

10. Transfer the sabudana mixture to the preheated oven or the pan and cook on a low flame with the lid on for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

11. After 15 minutes, remove the lid and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sabudana khichdi turns golden brown and crispy.

12. Once done, transfer the sabudana khichdi to a serving dish and garnish with some more chopped coriander leaves.

Serve Sabudana Khichdi hot with imli chutney (tamarind chutney) or plain yogurt. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Sabudana Khichdi!