Crispy Delights: Irresistible Sabudana Vada Recipe (2024)

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Sabudana vada is a popular, crispy, tasty deep-fried snack, made with tapioca pearls (sago), peanuts and potato as main ingredients. It's a perfect tea time snack or for fasting days. Let's see how to make it in this post.

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Sabudana vada is a snack you can make any time of the year especially during rainy days as well as made for various festivals like Navaratri, Shiv ratri etc, as vrat ka khana.

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Sabudana vada is one of the most famous snack in Maharashtra. Made with potato, peanuts, sago pearls, it is so addictive as well as instant energy source.

Have been to Pune once, but I feel really bad that I missed to taste this once to know this authentic taste of the vada. My little co-sis have told it will be really delicious as they live in Pune.

I was thinking to try this for long time but never had a recipe, Finally my friend Sangeeta read my mind seems. She sent the picture of sabudana vada through whatsapp, that she made for a get together dinner. I really drooled over it.

I asked for recipe and she sent it immediately, was surprised by the simplicity of the recipe. After trying kichdi, all similar ingredients for this as well, but I liked this one better, obviously, its deep fried, so sure it will be tastier.

Since Navratri is fast approaching, this would help many of you for making get together or for your family's evening snack. Its soft from inside and crispy outside, just no one can stop eating. Too good to resist!

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Ingredients

  • Potatoes: Added for binding and this gives a dreamy soft texture along with sago.
  • Roasted Peanuts: Coarsely ground roasted peanuts for a great texture, nutty flavor to the vadas.
  • Green Chilies: For spice and flavor, adjust number depending on your spice level and chilli's spice nature.
  • Coriander Leaves: To me these add a great flavor and consider to be important as the other ingredients.
  • Cumin Seeds: Aids digestion as well as adds flavor to the snack.
  • Salt - Use sendha namak (pink salt or himalayan salt) if making for fasting.
  • Oil for Frying: I like to use peanut oil but you can use sunflower oil too.

See recipe card for full list and quantities.

FAQs

Why my sabudana vada dissolves in oil while frying?

Make sure to soak the sago longer enough.
To troubleshoot, use more binding agent like potato or rice flour.
Do not overcook potato as it will retain water, make the vada dissolve in oil.

Is Sabudana vada healthy?

Sabudana vada is very high in calories and has low nutritional values. Given the fact it is deep fried, it is not healthy.

Top tips

  • To cook potato just right, immerse in water, add lots of salt and give just a whistle or two in pressure cooker. Take out immediately as soon as the pressure is released naturally. You can choose to cut into two or four, depending on the size.

Sabudana vada method:

1. Soak sago for 3 to 4 hours firstly. My sago is black pepper sized and depending on the size, the soaking time will also differ. Cook potato just right without overcooking.

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2. Then, roast the peanuts in medium flame to ensure even roasting. Cool down and remove skin, if it has.

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3. Once cooled, powder coarsely. Then, squeeze the sago properly, with out mashing it. After that, peel potato and mash it. Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.

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4. Mix everything, no need to add any water. It will form a dough together.

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5. Then, make equal sized balls out of it and if you want you can make patties too ready and arrange in a plate while the oil is getting heated. Slide the patties and deep fry in medium flame.

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7. Cook vada both sides golden brown in colour. Drain in paper towel.

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Serve hot, can have as such, if you want, try green chutney as side dish. The peanuts add a nice texture for this vada.

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Sabudana vada recipe

Sabudana vada is a popular, crispy, tasty deep-fried snack, made with tapioca pearls (sago), peanuts and potato as main ingredients.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Soak time 3 hours hours

Author Raks Anand

Servings 20 vada

Cup measurements

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sago Sabudana
  • 2 Potato small
  • ¼ cup Peanut
  • 2 Green chilli chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves chopped - 2 tbsp
  • 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Rice flour Avoid when fasting
  • Salt Use pink salt if fasting
  • Oil - for deep frying

Instructions

  • Soak sago for 4 hours firstly. My sago is black pepper sized, so depending on the size, the soaking time will differ. Cook potato just right without over cooking.

  • Then roast the peanuts in medium flame to ensure even roasting. Cool down and if its with skin, remove skin.

  • Powder peanuts coarsely. Squeeze the sago properly, with out mashing it, peel potato, mash it, place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.

  • Mix everything, no need to add any water. It will form a dough together.

  • Make equal sized balls out of it and if you want you can make patties too ready and arrange in a plate while the oil is getting heated.

  • Slide the patties and deep fry in medium flame.

  • Cook both sides golden brown. Drain in paper towel.

Notes

  • Soak just right, not too long. If you press the soaked sago in between two fingers, the center should be soft.
  • Overcooking will make the potatoes retain water and make the vada sticky and soggy.
  • Make sure the oil is hot while you drop the patties and later cook in medium flame to ensure even cooking.
  • Sago should be more and the potatoes is just to bind it together. So Use only one potato if its medium sized, mine was very small. so used 2.
  • Rice flour is for crispiness.
  • Use good quality sago, and minimum use the black pepper size I have used or larger than that.

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Crispy Delights: Irresistible Sabudana Vada Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to keep sabudana vada crispy for long time? ›

Drain the soaked sabudana completely otherwise the excess moisture will make the vadas soggy. Fry them only a medium heat otherwise they will brown from outside and remain soggy inside. You can double fry them to keep them crisp for a little longer.

What is Sabudana Vada made of? ›

Sabudana vada, also called 'sabu vada', is a traditional deep-fried fritter from Maharashtra, India. It is made from tapioca pearls (sabudana), mashed potatoes, peanuts and spices. It is often served with a spicy green chutney along with hot chai and is best eaten fresh.

Is sabudana vada healthy? ›

1. Sabudana, Sago : Sago is a super energy and carb loaded grain. Eating such high carbs at any meal, be it snack or lunch or dinner, is not considered to be healthy. Excess calories and carbs might lead to weight gain easily.

How many calories are in one sabudana vada? ›

How many calories does one Sabudana Vada ( Faraal Recipe) have? One Sabudana Vada ( Faraal Recipe) gives 126 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 52 calories, proteins account for 8 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 70 calories.

Why is my Vada not crispy? ›

If you add the vadas to the oil too early, there's a good chance they will absorb excess oil - thus becoming heavy and soggy. If you overheat the oil, you might burn the vadas. Hence deep fry them on medium flame and turn them over as required so that they turn golden brown on all sides.

How long should you soak sabudana? ›

Then pour ¾ cups fresh water and soak them for 4 to 6 hours or until softened. You can also leave them overnight. After 4 to 6 hours, check if the sabudana is soaked well and softened by pressing a few pearls in between your thumb and fore finger. Well soaked sabudana will get mashed well and completely.

Which country made sabudana? ›

Also tapioca tubers, the roots of which are used to obtain tapioca or sabudana, has its origin rooted in Brazil. According to History, during the 1860s, the then ruler of the kingdom of Travancore, Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma, for the first time introduced this foreign root to save people from a deadly famine.

What is the shelf life of sabudana vada? ›

Introducing our Frozen Sabudana Wada, a delectable snack with a shelf life of 6 months. Crafted with precision, these crispy treats are made from premium quality ingredients, ensuring a burst of authentic flavors in every bite.

What is sabudana in English? ›

Sabudana, also known as tapioca pearl or sago, is a starch extracted from the roots of tapioca and processed into pearl-like spears. It contains a high amount of carbohydrates, making it a fast energy booster. Due to its neutral flavor, it can also add texture to breads and soups without affecting the taste.

Who should not eat sabudana? ›

It is said that Sabudana porridge can be an effective and simple food to cool and balance body heat. People suffering from diabetes should avoid eating Sabudana as it contains a high amount of starch and may cause a sudden rise in blood sugar levels[1].

Is sabudana healthier than rice? ›

Moreover, Sabudana is rich in carbohydrates, providing a steady release of energy and keeping one satiated for extended periods, making it a wholesome breakfast option. Unlike rice dosa, Sabudana Dosa is easily digestible, making it suitable for individuals with digestive issues.

Can diabetics eat sabudana vada? ›

The bottom line. Sabudana is a healthy carbohydrate that's gluten-friendly and provides a much needed energy boost. But if you're living with diabetes, too much of it can be harmful to your health. So while sabudana is okay to eat if you have diabetes, moderation is key.

Is sabudana OK for weight loss? ›

Sabudana is a high-carbohydrate food. It is also a good source of calories, but low in fat and protein. To lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit, which means burning more calories than you consume. Sago can be a part of a healthy weight loss diet, but it is important to eat it in moderation.

Which sabudana is best? ›

Vedaka brings to you high-quality sabudana (sago). It is hygienically packed to retain goodness and undergoes stringent and rigorous laboratory tests to meet fssai food safety norms.

What's the difference between sabudana and Sago? ›

Since then, almost all sabudana is made from tapioca, not Sago. So, in conclusion, sabudana is delicious but it is not healthy, not traditional, unsuitable for fasting and it is not sago.” Sago is extracted from the pith of the sago palm tree, most especially the species Metroxylon sagu.

How do you store vada for a long time? ›

If we leave it outside at room temperature it would become soggy after 2 to 3 hours. So I prefer to store in an airtight container and put it in fridge. Reheat vada when ever necessary.

How long can we store cooked sabudana? ›

Cooked sago will keep, covered in water, for up to 3 days in the fridge. You can also freeze cooked sago once cooled. Once frozen, the pearls will last for up to 6 months. You can then cook the frozen sago straight from frozen by adding to boiling water for 5 minutes.

What is the shelf life of Sabudana Vada? ›

Introducing our Frozen Sabudana Wada, a delectable snack with a shelf life of 6 months. Crafted with precision, these crispy treats are made from premium quality ingredients, ensuring a burst of authentic flavors in every bite.

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