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sabudana khichdi | maharashtrian sabudana khichdi | sago khichdi
Tarla Dalal
24 March, 2025
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About Sabudana Khichdi
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Ingredients
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Recipe Notes for Sabudana Khichdi
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How To Soak Sabudana
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Preparation for the Sabudana Khichdi
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How to make Sabudana Khichdi
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Nutrient values
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Sabudana Khichdi | maharashtrian sabudana khichdi | sago khichdi | with 26 amazing images.
Sabudana Khichdi is a Maharashtrian dish made with sabudana, potatoes and peanuts. Sabudana Khichdi is a perfect food for those on a fast or vrat and it is also made in many household as breakfast.
Popular during fasts, it's also well known as Sabudana Khichdi faraal food . It is mostly had during fasting days like Navratri, Ekadashi and Mahashivratri. It also falls under the category of Maharashtrian street food.
The chewy texture and starchy taste of sabudana is so beautifully complemented by the nutty flavour of coarsely powdered peanuts, and balanced by the tangy lemon juice, making this sago khichdi soothing to the taste-buds, yet very tempting too.
For a complete faraali meal serve the Sabudana Khichdi along with homemade curd, Rajgira Paneer Paratha, Peanut Kadhi and Shakarkand Ka Halwa.
Enjoy how to make Sabudana Khichdi | maharashtrian sabudana khichdi | sago khichdi with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Sabudana Khichdi recipe - How to make Sabudana Khichdi
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
3 Mins
Total Time
18 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For The Sabudana Khichdi
1 cup sago (sabudana) , washed and drained
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 cup boiled potato cubes
salt or to taste
1/2 cup roasted coarsely powdered peanuts
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp sugar
Method
Method to make sabudana khichdi
- To make the sabudana khichdi, combine the sago and ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside to soak for 2 hours. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the potatoes, sago, salt, peanuts, coriander, green chillies, curry leaves, lemon juice and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Serve the sabudana khichdi hot.
Sabudana Khichdi | Maharashtrian sabudana khichdi | sago khichdi | Video by Tarla Dalal
Sabudana Khichdi recipe with step by step photos
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The time taken to get perfectly soaked sago pearls, generally varies and depends upon the quality of the sabudana used. To get the best results of Sabudana Khichdi, if you have more time, then I would suggest you to soak the sabudana overnight.
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To check if the sabudana has been soaked properly or no, check by pressing a pearl between your thumb and index finger. You should be able to smash it easily. If not, sprinkle 2-3 tbsp of water and keep them aside for half an hour.
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- If not making during vrat, you can also add turmeric powder and chilli powder to the Sabudana Khichdi recipe.
- Many people even prefer mixing the soaked and drained sabudana with peanuts, coriander, salt, sugar, green chillies, mix with hand and keep aside. This helps in even spreading of all the ingredients.
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You can even chop the potatoes into small cubes and then cook them in the pan before adding the sabudana.
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All the peanuts need not be coarsely crushed, you can reserve some whole to give a bite to the Maharashtrian Sabudana Khichdi recipe.
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The time taken to get perfectly soaked sago pearls, generally varies and depends upon the quality of the sabudana used. To get the best results of Sabudana Khichdi, if you have more time, then I would suggest you to soak the sabudana overnight.
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To make Sabudana Khichdi, take sabudana also known as sago in a bowl. This is how it looks.
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To make the Maharashtrian style Sabudana Khichdi, wash the sabudana under running water or in a bowl full of water twice or thrice ( until the water runs clean). It is very important to get rid off all the starch.
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Drain the sabudana using a colander or strainer.
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Transfer the washed and drained sabudana in a deep bowl.
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Add ¾ cup of water. If you add more water, the sago will absorb everything resulting into mushy and clumsy Sabudana Khichdi.
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Mix well, cover and keep aside to soak for 2 hours.
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Drain them again and keep aside. There will hardly be any water left but, just ensure the excess water is drained out if there is any. The sabudana will look like this after soaking.
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To make Sabudana Khichdi, take sabudana also known as sago in a bowl. This is how it looks.
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Take 1/2 cup of peanuts in a broad non-stick pan.
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- Roast the peanuts on a medium flame for 4-5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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The peanuts should become crunchy. You will also notice the skin has turned brown or charred.
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Remove from the flame and keep aside to cool. You can remove the skin if you wish to.
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Transfer the peanuts to a mixer jar after cooling them slightly.
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Pulse them once or twice to get a coarse powder and keep them aside.
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Take 1/2 cup of peanuts in a broad non-stick pan.
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To prepare perfect, Sabudana Khichdi, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan. You can even make use of ghee.
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Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds.
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When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves.
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Add the green chillies. You can also add ginger to the Sabudana Khichdi to enhance the flavour.
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Add the potatoes.
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Add the sago.
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Add the salt. If making Sabudana Khichdi for fasting, make use of sendha namak instead of regular salt.
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Add the peanuts.
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Add the coriander. Many people do not consume greens during the fast, depending upon your preference, you can add or skip.
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Add the lemon juice and sugar. They help in balancing out the flavours of the Sabudana Khichdi.
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Mix Sabudana Khichdi well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. After adding the sago, do not cook and toss for a longer time or else they will stick together. You have to cook only for few minutes until most of the pearls becomes translucent.
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Serve the Sabudana Khichdi hot. Other fasting recipes that you can make during navratri, ekadashi or mahashivratri are
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To prepare perfect, Sabudana Khichdi, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan. You can even make use of ghee.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 655 cal |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 86 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 11.9 mg |
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Tabu
March 13, 2025, midnight
liked very much
Reta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
K h
March 13, 2025, midnight
I measures one cup to be 141grams. This makes one serving approx 350 grams. If you are giving carbs, fat and protein in grams you should measure the total serving to be more helpful for those monitoring macros. More people will use your site.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ok. Thanks for for your suggestion. We will try to implement it.
ne
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam, how many grams would be one serving?
Foodie #677737
March 13, 2025, midnight
very tasty recipe...but how to reduce sickness of sabudana as its sticking to teeth?
Shivangi
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have tried this recipe for fast which is very tasty. thank you mam.
hemant deewan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice
hemant deewan
March 13, 2025, midnight
amitt0018
March 13, 2025, midnight
that was too yummy I never ate in this style....
Shalini singh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Vidyaratna. Khemalapure
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Vidyaratna, delighted you liked the sabudana khichdi recipe. Thanks for the feedback.
Foodie #673333
March 13, 2025, midnight
it was amazing
Tara Jayaraman
March 13, 2025, midnight
Venugopal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Swati
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam,i hv tried this recipe... The taste was very gud.... Bt the sago sticked together... It became a little difficult to mix it properly..... So please tell me how can I resolve it..
Shashank Chaudhary
March 13, 2025, midnight
I love this recipe but the sabudana got stuck to each other I used to cook in olive oil..
Avnee Sharma
March 13, 2025, midnight
Like always dish came out to be delicious following your recipe .
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Avnee, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Foodie #666481
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi my sabudana came out well..but the sabudana got stuck to each other...can u sugst how to make without sticking to each other
Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
It is a mouth-watering dish which is easy to make. I prepared this khichdi for break-fast and everyone loved it. All the spices are perfectly balanced. Thank you!!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sonal , we are delighted you loved the Sabudana Khichdi recipe and it came out perfectly. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Anuradha Agarwal
March 13, 2025, midnight
7 gram protein comes from peanuts alone _x0001F600_
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes, peanuts are a good source of protein.
Jyotsna
March 13, 2025, midnight
If Sbudana Khichdi is so bad why was it recommended diet for fasting? All because it depends on how much (volume) you eat. It is a fasting food to be had when hungry and only little to appease hunger. It is rich in vitamin and minerals as agreed.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sabudana is a cereal which is allowed during fasting. As correctly said by you, it being high in calories and carbs it is satiates you instantly. However too many carbs can lead to instant rise in blood sugar levels, which is not very healthy.
Manali Gawad
March 13, 2025, midnight
Extremely delicious. Loved it alot.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Happy to know you have liked the recipe. Do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback..
Prasad Deshpande
March 13, 2025, midnight
Parshuram
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Suhas.
March 13, 2025, midnight
One serving means how much quantity.
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