SABUDANA - 1 CUP

firstly, to soak the sabudana, take 1 cup sabudana in a bowl and rinse with water.

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REMOVE EXCESS STARCH

make sure to rub the sabudana to remove excess starch.

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WATER - 3/4 CUP

rinse the sabudana twice and add ¾ cup water.

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SOAK - 6 HOURS

dip the sago completely, and rest for 6 hours. soaking time varies on the quality of sabudana.

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WATER ABSORBED

once the sabudana is soaked well, make sure to check there is no water at the bottom. else the khichdi will turn mushy.

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SOFT

the sabudana must be able to mash easily when pressed between fingers.  if it is still hard, then sprinkle some water and soak for 30 more  minutes

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PEANUT - HALF CUP

now in a heavy-bottomed pan roast ½ cup peanut.

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TURNS CRUNCHY

roast on low flame until the peanuts turn crunchy.

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COOL COMPLETELY

cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.

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COARSE POWDER

pulse and powder to a coarse peanut powder

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PEANUT POWDER

add the peanut powder to the soaked sabudana. adding peanut powder will help to absorb any excess moisture if present.

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SUGAR - 1 TSP

also, add 1 tsp sugar and ¾ tsp salt. mix well combining everything well. keep aside.

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GHEE - 2 TBSP

now in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee. splutter 1 tsp cumin and few curry leaves.

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POTATO - 1 BOILED

add 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli and 1 potato.

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FRY UNIFORMLY

fry until the potato turn slightly golden brown.

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PEANUT MIXTURE

further, add sabudana peanut mixture and mix gently.

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SCRAPE FROM BOTTOM

make sure to mix by scarping the pan. this helps to prevent any sabudana from sticking.

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PREVENTS FROM STICKING

also, be very gentle else there are chances for sabudana to be mashed out.

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TURNS TRANSLUCENT

cook until the sago pearls turn translucent.

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LEMON - HALF

now add ½ lemon and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well

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READY TO EAT

finally, enjoy sabudana khichdi or pack to your lunch box.

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