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Navratri Sabudana Khichdi

The quintessential Navratri dish — pearl sago cooked with peanuts and green chillies. No onion, no garlic.

Total time
20 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
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Energy-dense — ideal for fasting days when you need sustained energy.

Cook along · 7 steps

Method

  1. 1

    Soak sabudana for at least 4 hours. Drain completely.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee in a wide pan. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves.

    Navratri Sabudana Khichdi — step 2
  3. 3

    Add green chillies. Sauté 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add drained sabudana. Stir gently on medium flame.

    Navratri Sabudana Khichdi — step 4
  5. 5

    Cook uncovered 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally until translucent.

  6. 6

    Add crushed peanuts, salt, a pinch of sugar. Mix well.

    Navratri Sabudana Khichdi — step 6
  7. 7

    Squeeze lemon, garnish coriander. Serve with yogurt.

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