Recipe

1. Prepare Sabudana (Time: 10 minutes)

• Wash Sabudana: Place 1 cup of sabudana in a bowl. Rinse under cold water 4-5 times until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents stickiness.
• Soak Sabudana: After washing, soak the sabudana in enough water to cover it for 2-3 hours. The sabudana should swell and become soft.

2. Make Groundnut Powder (Time: 5 minutes)

• Grind Peanuts: Take ½ cup of roasted groundnuts and grind them into a fine powder using a mixer or grinder. Set aside.

3. Cook in Pressure Cooker (Time: 10-15 minutes)

• Setup: After soaking, check the sabudana. It should be soft and easily pressed.
• Prepare Cooker: Place a stand inside the pressure cooker and a container with the soaked sabudana on top. Ensure it is tightly covered to avoid water seeping in.
• Cook: Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. Turn off the gas and let the pressure release naturally.

4. Mix Ingredients (Time: 5 minutes)

• Check Sabudana: Once the cooker has cooled, open it. The sabudana should be fluffy and non-sticky.
• Add Spices: In the cooked sabudana, add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, finely chopped green chilies, and sweet neem leaves (if using). Mix well.
• Add Potatoes: If using raw potatoes, add them now. If using boiled potatoes, mix them in after adding spices.

5. Fry Peanuts (Time: 5 minutes)

• Prepare Crunchy Peanuts: In a small pan, heat oil and fry a handful of peanuts until golden and crunchy. Add these to the sabudana mixture.

6. Final Seasoning (Time: 5 minutes)

• Add Seasoning: Mix in salt, lemon juice, and powdered sugar (if using). Stir well to combine everything.
• Heat Through: Cook on low flame for an additional 2 minutes, allowing all flavors to meld.

7. Garnish and Serve (Time: 5 minutes)

• Add Coriander: Stir in chopped coriander leaves just before serving for freshness.
• Serve Hot: Enjoy the khichdi hot, or it can be enjoyed at room temperature.

Tips:

• Adjusting Spices: Feel free to adjust the number of green chilies and salt to suit your taste.
• Optional Ingredients: You can add other spices or veggies according to your preference.
• Serving Suggestions: Serve with yogurt or a side of your choice for a complete meal.

Enjoy your delicious, fluffy Sabudana Khichdi!