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Sabudana vada for fasting, vrat
Sabudana vada (tapioca fritters) is a traditional Maharashtrian style no onion, no garlic snack recipe prepared during fasting and vrat days like Navratri, Shivaratri, Ekadashi, Ganesh Chaturthi, or Sankashti. Sabudana is a Hindi word that means tapioca pearls in Western countries.In south Indian states, these are popular as sabakki vada in Kannada, saggubiyyam vadalu in Telugu, chowari vada in Malayalam and javvarisi vadai in Tamil. I have already shared a deep-fried traditional version of sabudana vada. You can air fry it or bake it in the oven.
Sabudana Appe (Paniyaram)
Today’s post is all about making nonfried instant sabudana vada in appe pan (paniyaram pan, Aebleskiver/Ebelskiver). A guilt-free, low-calorie Indian snack that you can enjoy any day for an evening snack with a cup of coffee or tea. This is called sabakki paddu in Kannada, sabudana appe in Marathi and Konkani, javvarisi paniyaram in Tamil, chowari appam in Malayalam and saggubiyyam ponganalu in Telugu. Sabudana is soaked in hot boiling water for a maximum of 30 minutes, and the potatoes are cooked in the microwave and mashed. This is also an instant version of traditional sabudana vada or nonfried vada. Since you are cooking in appe pan, you don’t have to worry about the vadas bursting, breaking in oil, or becoming too oily. Even beginners can easily make this version of sabudana vada.
Ingredients for Sabudana Appe (Sago Vada)
Potatoes: Used as a binding agent for vada. Peanuts: I have used store-bought roasted peanuts. If using the raw ones, make sure you roast, peel and crush them. Spices: Ginger, garlic, and green chilies for flavor. Salt: Sendha namak for fasting days. Else, use regular salt. Lemon juice: Enhances the flavor. Coriander leaves: Fresh herbs always enhance the taste. Flour: I generally use corn starch or rice flour as it soaks excess moisture, making your vada crispy and crunchy. For fasting days, use kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) or rajgira (amaranth flour) in the recipe. See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step-by-step instructions
Prepare the ingredients
Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker, instant pot, stovetop, or microwave. Use your favorite method. Mash the potatoes and keep them aside. I have ground the peanuts in a small mixie jar. You can crush them with mortar and pestle.
Soak sabudana for 15-30 minutes
Sabudana Appe (Non Fried Sabudana Vada)
Tips
To make sabudana vada without peanuts, you can add cashew nuts or simply skip to make it nut-free. This is the best way to make sabudana vada using less oil. If you are not preparing this appe for vrat or fasting, you can even use rice flour. Always wash the sabudana 2 to 3 times in water before soaking. This is done to get rid of excess moisture, which prevents them from sticking to each other. To make sabudana vada without potatoes, you can use mashed sweet potatoes or chickpeas.
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