Sabudana Tikki – A Perfect Fasting Snack

Introduction To Sabudana Tikki

Sabudana Tikki (also called Sabudana Cutlet or Patties) is a popular Indian snack, especially enjoyed during fasting days like Navratri.

🕒 Recipe Details:

Sabudana (tapioca pearls): 1 cup (soaked)
Boiled potatoes: 2 medium, mashed
Roasted peanuts: 1/2 cup, coarsely crushed
Green chilies: 1-2, finely chopped
Ginger: 1 tsp, grated (optional)
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
Salt: to taste (use sendha namak for fasting)
Coriander leaves: 2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon juice: 1 tsp (optional)
Oil or ghee: for shallow frying
Instructions
1. Soak Sabudana:
  Rinse sabudana in water until the water runs clear. Soak it in just enough water to cover the pearls for 4-6 hours or overnight. The sabudana should become soft and non-sticky when pressed between fingers.
1. Prepare Mixture:
  In a mixing bowl, combine soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, crushed peanuts, green chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, salt, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Mix well to form a dough-like mixture.
1. Shape Tikkis:
  Grease your hands and divide the mixture into equal portions. Shape each portion into small, flat patties (tikkis).
1. Shallow Fry:
  Heat oil or ghee in a non-stick pan on medium heat. Place the tikkis in the pan and cook until golden and crisp on both sides, flipping as needed. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes per side.

🫓 Serving suggestions:
Serve hot with green chutney, sweet yogurt, or tomato ketchup. They pair well with masala chai

Make sure sabudana is soaked properly and there is no excess water, or the tikkis may break while frying.
Adjust green chilies and ginger as per your spice preference.
Roasted peanut powder adds crunch and flavor—don’t skip it!
For fasting, avoid regular salt and use sendha namak.

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