Crispy Sabudana Vada Recipe: Easy Indian Tapioca Fritters
5 hours 30 minutes
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About Crispy Sabudana Vada Recipe: Easy Indian Tapioca Fritters
Discover the delightful taste of Sabudana Vada, crispy golden-brown fritters made with tapioca pearls (sabudana), potatoes, and peanuts. This classic Indian snack is perfect for fasting days or any occasion, offering a unique blend of textures and flavors – crunchy exterior, soft interior, and a subtle sweet and spicy kick.Our easy-to-follow recipe ensures perfectly formed vadas every time. Learn how to soak the sabudana correctly for optimal results, and master the art of creating that signature crispy texture. Serve these irresistible vadas hot with your favorite chutney or a comforting cup of chai for an authentic Indian snacking experience.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep5 hours
Cook30 minutes
Total5 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Sabudana Vada
- 1 cup Tapioca Pearl tapioca pearls
- 2 Potatoes boiled and mashed, medium
- 1/2 cup Peanuts roasted and coarsely ground (mungphali)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds lightly roasted, optional
- 2 Chilies finely chopped, green
- 1 tsp Ginger finely chopped
- 2 tsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp Coriander chopped
- 1.5 tsp Sugar adjust to taste
- 3 tbsp Buckwheat Flour for binding, optional
- 1/2 tsp Rock Salt or regular salt to taste
For Frying
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Prepare the Sabudana
- Soak 1 cup of sabudana (tapioca pearls) in enough water for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, until soft but not mushy. Drain completely.
Mash the Potatoes
- Boil 2 medium potatoes until tender. Peel and mash them thoroughly.
Roast and Grind Peanuts
- In a dry skillet, roast 1/2 cup of peanuts until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool, then coarsely grind them using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.
Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the drained sabudana, mashed potatoes, ground peanuts, cumin seeds (if using), green chilies, ginger, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, buckwheat flour (if using), and sendha namak (rock salt). Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Shape the Vadas
- Gently form the mixture into small, flat patties (vadas). Avoid pressing too firmly to maintain a soft interior.
Fry the Vadas
- Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat. Carefully add the vadas to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve
- Serve the hot sabudana vadas with yogurt, chutney, or tomato ketchup.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Sabudana Vadas
- Soaking Time is Key: Soaking the sabudana for the recommended time is crucial for achieving the right texture. Under-soaked sabudana will be hard, while over-soaked will become mushy.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Gently mix the ingredients; overmixing can make the vadas tough.
- Control the Oil Temperature: Maintain medium heat to ensure even cooking and prevent burning. Add vadas only when the oil is hot enough.
- Adjust Spices to Your Taste: Feel free to adjust the amount of chilies and sugar to suit your preference for spiciness and sweetness.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 415mgPotassium: 1001mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
Sneha Agarwal
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Such an enticing dish! Thanks for the recipe.
Looks so wonderful! Thanks for posting.
I’m thrilled to try this recipe!
Miss my mom after reading this recipe, This used to be our Vrat ka khana
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