Sabudana Vada is a classic vrat favourite: crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavour. Made with soaked sabudana, potatoes and peanuts, this dish is perfect for keeping you satisfied and energised during fasting days. Light, wholesome and easy to make, it’s a go-to recipe for Navratri and other upvas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sabudana (sago/tapioca pearls)
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
- ½ cup roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
- 1–2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (optional)
- 5 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp buckwheat or amaranth flour (optional, for binding)
- Table Top Sendha Namak, to taste
- Oil, for deep frying
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (optional)
- 10 ml lemon juice (optional)
Method
- Rinse the sabudana well and soak for 5–6 hours or overnight. Drain completely and let sit for 20–30 minutes to remove extra water.
- Mash boiled potatoes until smooth. Dry roast peanuts, cool and grind coarsely.
- Combine sabudana, mashed potatoes, peanuts, chillies, ginger, cumin, sugar, coriander, lemon juice and Table Top Sendha Namak. Mix until you get a smooth, bindable mixture.
4. Form small, flat patties. If the mixture feels sticky, add amaranth or buckwheat flour for binding.
5. Heat oil on medium flame and fry vadas in small batches until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Why Use Table Top Sendha Namak
During fasting, purity matters most.
Table Top Sendha Namak is natural, food-grade and perfect for vrat cooking. It enhances the flavour of your recipes while staying true to fasting traditions.
- Ideal for fasting needs
- Ideal seasoning
- Contains 84 essential trace minerals
Bringing Tradition to the Table
Navratri meals are meant to nourish both body and spirit. Crispy Sabudana Vadas served hot with coconut chutney or sweet curd turn an ordinary fast into a delicious celebration, keeping you full of energy for your Navratri rituals and festivities.
