Sabudana Vada Recipe : Try this crispy and flavorful Indian snack

Sabudana Vada is a popular Indian snack made with soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, and an array of aromatic spices. These crispy and delicious vadas have a golden-brown exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. With their unique texture and mouthwatering taste, Sabudana Vadas are often enjoyed during fasting periods or as a delightful snack any time of the day. Whether you're craving a traditional Indian treat or looking for a tasty snack to please your taste buds, Sabudana Vada is sure to satisfy your cravings. 

Easy-to-Make Sabudana Vada Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup tapioca, soaked
• 2 large boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1 1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped (optional)
• 4 green chilies, finely chopped
• 10-12 curry leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, ground
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• A pinch of baking soda
• Oil for frying

For sweet yogurt:

• 1 cup yogurt, beaten
• 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 1 small raw mango, peeled, grated

For garnish:

• Yogurt
• Red chili powder
• Coriander chutney

Process For Making Sabudana Vada

For soaked tapioca:

1. First, wash the tapioca thoroughly.
2. Then, soak it in 3/4 cup of water for 6-8 hours.

For sweet yogurt:

In a bowl, combine yogurt, sugar, salt, and mashed raw mango. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

For vada:

• In a bowl, combine soaked tapioca, mashed potatoes, chopped ginger, green chili, curry leaves, crushed peanuts, cumin seeds, salt to taste, yogurt, fresh coriander, and baking soda. Mix everything well and knead into a dough.
• Heat oil in a deep pan for frying and keep another bowl of water nearby. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into small, round discs, making a hole in the center.
• Fry these discs in medium-hot oil until they turn golden brown on both sides.
• Remove excess oil by placing the fried vadas on absorbent paper.
• Serve hot with sweet yogurt.