For the fourth week of Blogging Marathon, I took up 30 minutes meal, especially having my Mela in mind. Under this theme, one needs to make a complete meal with the accompaniment. It can't be just a side dish or just a main dish, you need to make a complete meal be it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I decided to make it for all three times, with a dish that can be served on its own, with subjis, and then as a complete meal on its own.
I had the idea to collect recipes that one can make within 30 mins. Most of our cooking can be done within 30 mins if one really plans well. Of course, you can plan and many things to make it a complete meal. Depending on your requirement you can mix and match dishes that work out to be catering to your complete meal needs.
First on the list is a simple Khichdi made with Sabudana or Sago. This has been on my to-do list for a long time. Each time being missed because of some reason or the other. Finally I decided I must make it and got a packet. Athamma finally decided she would soak as I wasn't even thinking about it. So couple of days back, she told me that I must cook something with it. I said I will soak them right away. I planned to make Khichdi for the next morning.
I knew it will be good as I have tasted what my colleagues have made. I never really expected it to turn out so good and liked by my folks. Hubby dear wanted this to be made regularly and yes I was so happy this turned out great. As I always thought, if one gets to eat such delicious food during fasting, then I am all for it!
The colleague who made this had made it during the fasting time and didn't add potato. Though this Khichdi is more famous with the potatoes in it. So I decided I will do that way as well.
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana / Sago - 1 cup
Potato - 1 medium
Roasted Peanuts - handful
Oil - 2 - 3 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Green Chilies - 3 long
Turmeric powder a pinch
How to make the Sabudana Khichdi
Wash the sago couple of times and soak in three times of water overnight. The next day morning, change the water again and drain over a colander. This should be draining for long as it will tend to become sticky.
Microwave the potato for 6 mins after you have pricked it all over. Once done, soak in water to remove the peel and cube into smaller pieces.
Heat a nonstick pan with 2 tps of oil, add cumin seeds and saute well. Now add roasted peanuts and saute for couple minutes. Then add chopped green chilies and potato pieces. Saute for a couple of mins. Then add the drained sago.
Now add another tsp of oil and mix well. This way the sago will not get struck together or to the pan. Add turmeric and mix well.
After a minute, add another tsp of oil. Simmer for 5 mins with lid covered and your khichdi is done.
Notes:
Make sure you add the oil in stages to make sure the sagos don't get sticky.
This does consume a little more oil than you might want to use, however you can't help if you want the sago to be separated.
Recipe
Sabudana Khichdi | Sago Khichdi
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Shobha says
I love it..we really have to take care to get it perfect.
Priya says
Love this sago khichdi very much, its been a while i havent prepared it.Inviting!
Nupur says
Love it .. craving for this khichdi for past few days.. Booked for this weekend Breakfast
Shailaja Reddy says
Healthy khichdi.
Sowmya Chandrasekaran says
Simple and healthy upuma
Sowmya
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tamilsasikitchen says
Sabhudhana looks nice and yummy...
Rajani says
My SIL made the same this time when I was visiting them. It was really yummy. The pictures are tempting me to try my hand at it 🙂
vaishali sabnani says
This is a very popular khichdi ..but let me tell you that after draining it we spread the sago on a thin fabric or paper..leave it for some time..so it dries completely.this helps the sago grains to be separate..no sticking at all..the rest of the procedure is perfect and looks great and delicious:)
Krithi Karthi says
This version is new to me.. I have one in my space with moong dhal!
The Pumpkin Farm says
this looks good Valli...just that we add crushed peanuts along with roasted to give it nice crunchy flavour....it is probably the 3rd most popular breakfast item in maharastra
Chef Mireille says
I've only eaten sago as sweet, never as savory before,,,will have to try
Pavani says
One of my favorite dishes, but don't make it often because of lack of planning. I have to remember to soak some this weekend.
Cool Lassi(e) says
That is one amazing khichadi. Sometime my sabudhana pearls disintegrate..:(. Its a tricky ingredient to work with!