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When it comes to easy vrat recipes for Navratri, nothing beats the crispy and golden Sabudana Vada. A favorite among best Navratri fasting recipes, these vadas are made with soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, and mild spices, making them one of the most popular falahari recipes. At Mala Flavors, we bring you the best sabudana vada recipe that’s crunchy outside, soft inside, and perfect for your vrat ka khana.
And if you’re looking for a healthier version, we’ve even included how to make Air Fryer Sabudana Vada for guilt-free snacking.
How to make Sabudana Vada
Course: Snack / Vrat RecipeCuisine: Indian (Navratri Special)Difficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
548
kcalIngredients
1 cup sabudana (soaked for 4–5 hours)
2 medium boiled potatoes (mashed)
2 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 tsp grated ginger
½ cup roasted peanuts (crushed)
½ tsp cumin seeds
Sendha namak (as per taste)
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
Oil (for deep frying) or ghee (for shallow frying)
Directions
- Prepare the Mixture
- In a bowl, combine soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, peanuts, green chili, ginger, cumin, coriander, and sendha namak.
- Mix well and form into small round patties.
- Fry or Air Fry
- For Crispy Sabudana Vada (Traditional): Heat oil and deep fry until golden brown and crunchy.
- For Air Fryer Sabudana Vada (Healthy): Brush vadas with little oil, place in air fryer at 180°C for 15–18 minutes until crisp.
Serving Suggestion
- Serve hot sabudana vada with vrat-friendly peanut chutney, mint-coriander chutney, or simple curd. These make a perfect tea-time snack during fasting and are counted among the easy vrat recipes for Navratri.
Why Sabudana Vada is Perfect for Vrat
- High in carbohydrates → provides instant energy during fasting.
- Gluten-free and light on digestion.
- One of the best sabudana vada choices for long fasting hours.
Looking for more easy falahari recipes? Check out our Navratri Special Series on Mala Flavors for delicious and healthy easy vrat recipes for Navratri.
