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These chefs will make you think beyond the usual Sabudana khichdi and vada recipe
Sabudana kheer
Chef Subhash Shirke, Corporate Chef, Neighbourhood Hospitality
At chef Subhash Shirke's house, savoury sabudana is not the first option and that is why during the fasting days, his mom whips up this sweet version of it using fresh coconut milk. Shirke says, "My oldest memory of relishing this meal is when we used to fast as kids during Gauri Ganpati/Gokulashtami, and us getting really excited about having bowlfuls of Sabudana Kheer that day." The cooking time for the kheer takes not more than 10 minutes but Shirke says that pre-soaking the sago overnight and frying it over ghee elevates the flavours. You could toast a few dry fruits and add them to the kheer to make it rich in nutrition.
Sago pakoda kadhi
Chef Dinesh Shinde of Aromas Cafe
"Sabudana is extremely low in fat but also low in protein. As it's just starch, it fits perfectly well into the schedule when fasting, so as to keep the energy levels up and feel fuller for longer," says chef Dinesh Shinde. His go-to recipe for the fasting season is the Sabudana kadhi, where the mix for the curry is made using amaranth flour instead of chickpeas. To make the pakodas, one can use spiced sabudana mixture and deep fry. The hot curry and crispy pakoras make this a perfect winter recipe, too.
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