SABUDHANA / SAGO VADA RECIPE

Sabudhana Vada is made with sabudhana and potato,which is a popular marati fasting snack. A special snack made on the occasion of Navratri, the vadas are very crispy and crunchy. During fasting there are certain restrictions followed in the food preparations. Like for this vada, addition of onion gives good flavor and taste. But during fasting these are avoided. You can add onion to suit your taste.

INGREDIENTS

1.    Sabudhana/ Sago : 1 cup
2.    Potato : 1
3.    Green chillies : 3 – 4
4.    Salt to taste
5.    Oil for deep frying

  

METHOD

1.    Soak sabudhana / sago overnight and drain excess water in the morning. Keep aside to drain for an hour or 2 . Drain off all the water very well.

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2.    Boil potato, peel it and mash it well.

3.    Mix sabudhana, mashed potato ,finely chopped green chillies and salt in a mixing bowl.

4.    Divide the mixture into equal sized portions. Shape each portion into round and flatten slightly.

5.    Heat oil for deep frying on medium heat. Deep fry the vadas till both sides turns crisp, remove from oil and keep on an absorbent paper to remove excess oil.

6.    Serve hot with chutney or tomato sauce.