Sabudana Vada Recipe (Crispy & Tasty)

 Sabudana Vada is a popular and traditional Indian snack, especially loved during fasting days like Navratri and Ekadashi. Made with soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, and roasted peanuts, these vadas are crispy on the outside and soft from inside. Simple ingredients and easy steps make this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or vrat meals.

"Crispy homemade sabudana vada served with green chutney"

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sabudana (sago/tapioca pearls)
  • 2 medium boiled potatoes (mashed)
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts (crushed)
  • 1–2 green chillies (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste (for vrat)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
  • Oil for deep frying

"Crispy homemade sabudana vada served with green chutney"S

If you like this sabudana vada recipe check out my new recipe chicken pakora recipe. 

Instructions:

1. Soak sabudana in water (just enough to cover it) for 6–8 hours or overnight. Drain completely.

2. In a bowl, mix soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, crushed peanuts, green chillies, ginger, coriander, lemon juice, and sendha namak.

3. Mix well and shape into small flat round vadas.

4. Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry the vadas on medium heat until golden and crispy.

5. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot with curd or green chutney.

Serving Suggestion

 Serve Sabudana Vada hot with yogurt (curd) or green chutney. Perfect for breakfast, tea-time snacks, or fasting days like Navratri.

"Vrat special sabudana vada served hot with coriander chutney, yogurt"

Tips:

  • Press sabudana to check: if it mashes easily, it's soaked properly.
  • Don’t over-wet the mixture or vadas may break in oil.

Conclusion

Sabudana Vada is a crisp, flavorful, and satisfying snack that’s easy to make and perfect for both fasting and regular days. Try it once and it’ll become a favorite!

 Have you tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments!

FAQs

Q. Can I air-fry Sabudana Vada?

Yes! Air fry at 180°C for 12–15 mins until crispy.

Q. Why do Sabudana Vadas break in oil?

Too much moisture or less binding (potatoes). Make sure mixture is firm and oil is medium hot.

Q. Can I store the mixture in advance?

Yes, refrigerate for 1 day. Shape and fry fresh.

Q. Is Sabudana gluten-free?

Yes, it’s naturally gluten-free.

Q. Can I skip peanuts?

Yes, but they add crunch and flavor.

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