Sabudana Vada
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, Sabudana Vada is a quintessential Indian snack that’s perfect for satisfying cravings or serving as a festive treat. Made with soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, and roasted peanuts, these vadas are seasoned with aromatic cumin seeds, fresh coriander, and a zing of lemon juice for a mouthwatering finish. The combination of crunchy exterior and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture inside makes these fritters irresistibly delicious. Sabudana Vada is gluten-free, vegetarian, and ideal for fasting days or as a quick appetizer served alongside green chutney or creamy yogurt. With just 30 minutes of preparation and simple ingredients, this recipe lets you whip up a snack that’s both traditional and tantalizing. Perfect keywords: Sabudana Vada recipe, tapioca fritters, Indian snack, gluten-free appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)
- 2 medium-sized, boiled and peeled Potatoes
- 0.5 cup, roasted and coarsely ground Peanuts
- 2 finely chopped Green Chilies
- 1 teaspoon, grated Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Coriander Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon or to taste Salt
- 1 cup, for frying Oil
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of sabudana under running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
Soak the sabudana in enough water to cover them for about 4-6 hours or until they double in size. Drain any excess water after soaking.
Meanwhile, boil 2 medium-sized potatoes. Once boiled, peel and mash them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the soaked and drained sabudana, 0.5 cup coarsely ground roasted peanuts, 2 finely chopped green chilies, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to the mashed potatoes.
Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a small flat round disc or vada.
Heat 1 cup of oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the vadas. Fry them in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Remove the vadas with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil by placing them on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve the sabudana vadas hot with green chutney or yogurt for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.7 g | 336% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2716 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.2 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2834 mg | 60% | |
*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.
