Navratri Vrat Recipes: Sabudana Khichdi

When it comes to vrat ka khana, the first dish that comes to mind is the comforting and delicious Sabudana Khichdi. Popular during Navratri fasting days, this vrat recipe is light, gluten-free, and energy-boosting. If you’ve ever wondered about Sabudana Khichdi, it is made with soaked tapioca pearls, peanuts, and mild spices, making it both filling and easy to digest.

Sabudana Khichdi Recipe

Recipe by Rachana SinghCourse: Main CourseCuisine: Indian (Fasting Food)Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled & cubed

• 2 tbsp peanuts, roasted & coarsely crushed

• 2 tbsp ghee

• 2 green chilies, chopped

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• Sendha namak (rock salt), to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

• Soak Sabudana
• Wash sabudana 2–3 times, then soak in just enough water to cover them for about 4 hours (or overnight) until soft.
• Prep the pan
• Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and green chilies.
• Add potatoes
• Toss in boiled potato cubes, sauté lightly.
• Mix sabudana
• Add soaked sabudana, rock salt, and stir gently on medium heat.
• Peanuts & flavor
• Mix in roasted peanuts, cook until sabudana turns translucent.
• Switch off the flame, add coriander and lemon juice. Serve warm.

Mala Flavors Tip

• Soak sabudana in just enough water; excess water makes it sticky.

Benefits of Sabudana Khichdi

• Provides instant energy during fasting.
• Easy to digest and keeps you full for longer.
• Rich in carbohydrates and balanced with peanuts for protein.
• A sattvic dish, making it ideal for vrat ka khana.