Make Sabudana Khichdi with Sweet Curd in just 20 minutes! A light, delicious and easy vrat-friendly meal for Navratri, Shivratri or Ekadashi fasting.
š½ļø Sabudana Khichdi with Sweet Curd Recipe
š Total Time: 20 mins | š“ Servings: 2
š§ Ingredients
| For Sabudana Khichdi | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sabudana (sago pearls) | 1 cup |
| Boiled potatoes | 1 medium |
| Roasted peanuts (crushed) | Ā¼ cup |
| Cumin seeds | 1 tsp |
| Green chilies (chopped) | 1-2 |
| Curry leaves (optional) | 6-8 |
| Ghee or oil | 2 tbsp |
| Salt (sendha namak) | To taste |
| Lemon juice | 1 tsp |
| Coriander leaves | 2 tbsp chopped |
| For Sweet Curd | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fresh curd (yogurt) | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1Ā½ ā 2 tsp |
š£ Instructions
Step 1: Soak Sabudana
- Wash sabudana under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak in water (just to the level of sabudana) for 5ā6 hours or overnight.
- Check: Sabudana should be soft when pressed.
Step 2: Prepare Sweet Curd
- In a bowl, mix curd with sugar until fully dissolved. Keep chilled.
Step 3: Cook Sabudana Khichdi
- Heat ghee/oil in a pan.
- Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. SautƩ.
- Add diced boiled potatoes. Cook for 1ā2 minutes.
- Add soaked sabudana and crushed peanuts.
- Mix gently and cook for 4ā5 minutes until sabudana becomes translucent.
- Add salt and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve warm Sabudana Khichdi with chilled sweet curd.
ā Top 10 FAQs ā Sabudana Khichdi with Sweet Curd
Why is my sabudana sticky?
Too much water or overcooking can make it sticky. Use just enough water to soak.
Can I use normal salt instead of sendha namak?
Yes, if not fasting. For vrat, use only sendha namak.
How to make sabudana khichdi non-sticky?
Rinse thoroughly, soak properly, and donāt overcook.
Can I prepare sweet curd in advance?
Yes. Chill it and serve cold when ready.
Is this dish suitable for Navratri fasting?
Yes, itās a popular vrat recipe.
Can I skip peanuts?
Yes, though they add crunch and protein.
What if my sabudana is too hard after soaking?
Sprinkle a little more water, cover, and keep for 30 minutes.
Can I make this dish vegan?
Yes, use oil instead of ghee and plant-based curd.
How long can I store sabudana khichdi?
Best eaten fresh, but can be stored in fridge for up to 1 day.
Is sweet curd healthy?
Yes, itās cooling and probiotic-rich. Use less sugar if needed.
How to make fasting Sabudana Khichdi?
Ingredients:
1 cup sabudana (soaked 4ā6 hrs), 1 boiled potato (diced), 2 tbsp roasted peanuts (crushed), 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green chillies (chopped), curry leaves, rock salt, lemon juice.
Method:
Heat ghee, add cumin, curry leaves, and green chillies or green chatni.
Add potato, sautƩ 2 mins.
Add soaked sabudana, peanuts, and rock salt.
Cook on low flame till translucent.
Add lemon juice and serve hot with curd.
Can we eat Sabudana Khichdi on Ekadashi fast?
Sindhav and sabudana, along with fruits, milk and sugar can be consumed on vrat days, like Ekadashi. It is easy to make sabudana tikki or kheer, but this recipe is how to make sabudana kichidi! Itāll tell you everything you need to know, from which ingredients to use to how long to soak the sabudana.
Can I soak sabudana for 1 hour?
Yes, you can soak sabudana for 1 hour, but it might not be enough for all varieties.Ā Some sabudana may require more time to soften properly.Ā Itās best to check the texture after an hour by pressing a pearl between your fingers.Ā If itās soft and easily mashed, itās ready.Ā If not, let it soak for a bit longer.
What are the rules for Ekadashi fasting?
Ekadashi fasting, observed by Hindus, primarily involvesĀ abstaining from grains and pulses to purify the body and soul.Ā Devotees dedicate the day to spiritual practices, chanting, and prayer, often involving a sankalp (vow) to Lord Vishnu.Ā There are different levels of fasting, from complete abstinence (Nirjala) to partial fasting with fruits and milk, while avoiding onions and garlic.Ā The fast is broken on the following day (Dwadashi) after sunrise, typically with light, easily digestible foods like fruits or sabudana khichdi.
