Sabudana vada, also called 'Sabu vada', is a traditional deep-fried fritter from Maharashtra, India. It is often served with spicy green chutney and along with hot chai and is best eaten fresh. In other parts of the country, Sabudana vada is the best option to have when fasting.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sabbakki / sabudana / tapioca pearls
1 cup potatoes boiled
3 tblsp peanuts
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera
2 chopped green chillies
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Procedure
Put sabudana in a bowl and rinse well, add half a cup water and soak it for 4-6 hrs. depending on the kind. Once they are soaked take few pearls and press down to check if they are soaked
The pearls must be mashed well
Dry roast peanuts and cool them completely
Place them in a blender and make a coarse powder
Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them. Please do not overcook the potatoes
Mix together soaked sabudana, peanuts, mashed potatoes, chopped green chillies, chopped coriander leaves, salt to taste and jeera
Mix well and divide into portions
Make balls and slightly flatten them to patties or vadas
Heat oil and deep fry vadas on a medium flame till they turn crisp and golden brown
Serve hot with ketchup or green chutney
Enjoy with hot coffee or tea.
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