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Sabudana khichdi

30 min Hands-on time + 5 hr soaking or marinating first
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Soak the tapioca pearls in enough water to cover them for 5 hours until they soften and swell, then rinse and spread them out.
  2. 2 Roast peanuts, then coarsely grind them and mix them with tapioca pearls, sugar, and salt.
  3. 3 Heat the ghee butter, then sauté the cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add the diced potatoes and stir-fry for 6 minutes until tender.
  5. 5 Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently for 4 minutes until translucent, then squeeze in some lemon juice and sprinkle with cilantro.