Nut-Free Sabudana Khichadi
Looking for a delicious and allergen-friendly take on a classic Indian breakfast dish? This Nut-Free Sabudana Khichadi is a light, aromatic, and flavorful recipe that swaps out nuts for a purely plant-based approach, making it perfect for anyone with nut allergies. Highlighting the chewy texture of perfectly soaked sabudana (sago pearls) combined with sautéed potatoes, zesty lemon juice, and the earthy aroma of cumin seeds, this dish is both comforting and easy to prepare. With simple pantry staples and just 20 minutes of prep, it’s an ideal go-to for fasting days or a quick, satisfying meal. Garnished with fresh coriander, serve this gluten-free dish hot for the ultimate balance of tang, spice, and sweetness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sabudana (sago pearls)
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 medium, diced Potato
- 2 number, finely chopped Green chilies
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.75 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Rinse the sabudana under cold water until the water runs clear to remove extra starch. This will prevent it from becoming sticky.
Soak the sabudana in 1.5 cups of water for about 4-5 hours or overnight, making sure the water level is just above the sabudana.
After soaking, drain any excess water. The sabudana should be soft when pressed between fingers.
Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Add the finely chopped green chilies and diced potato. Sauté them for about 5-6 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.
Add the soaked and drained sabudana to the pan. Sprinkle salt and sugar over it and gently mix everything.
Cook on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes while stirring gently. Be careful not to mash the sabudana.
Once the sabudana turns translucent and is cooked through, add lemon juice and mix well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2044 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
