Every Navratri, I used to wait for my dear friend to send over a fresh batch of her homemade Sabudana Vadas. Crispy, golden, and full of love — it became a tradition I looked forward to year after year. Her version was always simple, quick, and made with minimal ingredients — no fancy twists, just classic, comforting flavours done right.
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Rinse sabudana 2-3 times under running water until it runs clear.
Soak in just enough water to cover them for 4-5 hours or overnight.
Once soft, drain the excess water and let it rest in a colander to remove all moisture.
In a mixing bowl, combine soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, chopped coriander, green chillies, roasted ground peanuts, red chilli powder, and salt.
Combine thoroughly until the mixture holds its shape.
Grease your hands lightly with oil.
Take small portions of the mixture, roll into balls, and flatten gently into tikkis or patties.
Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.
Test the oil by dropping a small bit of dough—it should sizzle and rise.
Gently slide the vadas into the hot oil, a few at a time. Avoid disturbing them for the first minute to prevent breakage.
Fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve the sabudana vadas hot with coconut chutney, tamarind chutney, green chutney, or ketchup.
Well-soaked, well-drained sabudana is the secret to perfect crisp vadas.
Adjust the spice and salt to your preference.
For vrat (fasting), use rock salt and vrat-friendly flours like singhara or rajgira atta—they not only follow fasting rules but also help bind the mixture and prevent the vadas from breaking while frying.
Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and get perfectly crisp results.
Why is my sabudana vada breaking while frying?
Vadas may break if there's too much moisture, not enough binding or because the oil wasn’t hot enough while frying.
What should I do if the sabudana vada mixture feels too loose or doesn’t hold its shape?
If fasting, add a little singhara atta (water chestnut flour) or **rajgira atta (amaranth flour) **to help bind the mixture. If not fasting, you can also use cornflour or regular breadcrumbs as a binding agent. This will help the vadas hold their shape and prevent them from breaking while frying.
Can I make sabudana vada without peanuts?
Yes, you can skip peanuts or replace them with other fasting-friendly ingredients like grated coconut for added texture.
Can I make sabudana vada without frying?
Yes, you can shallow fry or air fry them for a healthier option. They may not be as crispy but will still taste great.
What oil is best for frying sabudana vada?
Any neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as sunflower or vegetable oil, works well for frying sabudana vada.
How do I store leftover sabudana vada?
Store leftover vadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
Can I prepare the mixture in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the mixture a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Shape and fry the vadas just before serving.
Can we reheat the leftover vadas in Microwave?
Avoid microwaving, as the vadas may turn soggy.
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