Sabudana Khichri / Sago

This is a typical Maharashtrain Dish. It is eaten mainly during the fast (upwas). It has a spicy and sweet combination which balances the taste.

Ingredients:

1 cup sabudana (washed and soaked for about 4-5 hrs)

1 potato boiled (optional)

1/2 cup peanut (roasted and remove skin)

3 Green chillis finely cut

1/2 tsp Jeera seeds

1-1 1/2 tsp sugar

5-6 Curry leaves

Salt to taste

Hing/Asafotida (pinch)

2 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Wash and soak the sabudana in water. Keep it aside.
2. Take the roasted peanuts and crush them in the mixer. The peanut pieces should be felt while eating the Khichri.
3. Cut the boiled potates into small cubes.
4. Heat oil in a pan and add jeera, green chillis and curry leaves.
5. Add the potatoes, sugar, salt, hing and mix well.
6. Now add the crushed peanuts and mix well.
7. Now add the soaked sabudana and mix well. Cook for 2-3 mins.
8. Garnish with chopped Coriander Leaves
9. Serve Hot.
10. ENJOY...!!!!

NOTE: Do not use or add or sprinkle water in the dish at any time.