Name: Microwave Sabudana Lunch Box
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 2-3 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls); 2 tbsp Cooking Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1/3 cup Peanuts; 1 medium Potato (boiled and chopped); 0.5 cup Corn and Peas (frozen); to taste Salt; 2-3 Green Chillies (chopped); 1 inch piece Ginger (chopped); 5-6 leaves Curry Leaves; 1-2 tsp Red Chilli, Coriander & Cumin Powder (mixed); 1/3 cup Grated Coconut; to taste Lemon or Lime Juice

Ready in

49 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Maharashtrian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

4 min

Serving

2-3 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe Summary

This recipe demonstrates a quick and easy way to prepare Sabudana (tapioca pearls) in the microwave, making it perfect for a lunch box or a quick dinner. It combines soaked sabudana with potatoes, corn, peas, peanuts, and a blend of aromatic spices, resulting in a non-sticky and flavorful dish.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls) 1 cup
Cooking Oil 2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds 0.5 tsp
Peanuts 1/3 cup
Potato (boiled and chopped) 1 medium
Corn and Peas (frozen) 0.5 cup
Salt to taste
Green Chillies (chopped) 2-3
Ginger (chopped) 1 inch piece
Curry Leaves 5-6 leaves
Red Chilli, Coriander & Cumin Powder (mixed) 1-2 tsp
Grated Coconut 1/3 cup
Lemon or Lime Juice to taste

Tools You'll Need

Microwave
Bowl

⚠ Contains Allergens

peanuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Sabudana

Take 1 cup of sabudana (tapioca pearls) in a bowl. Wash it thoroughly with water. Add enough water to cover the sabudana and soak for . After , drain all the water completely. Refrigerate the drained sabudana overnight or for a few hours until it's soft and separated. The pre-soaked sabudana can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 2: Microwave Tempering Base

In a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 0.5 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and 1/3 cup of peanuts. Mix well. Microwave this mixture for .

Step 3: Cook Vegetables

To the microwaved tempering base, add 1 chopped boiled potato and 0.5 cup of corn and peas. Add salt to taste. Mix everything thoroughly. Cover the bowl and microwave for .

Step 4: Combine and Microwave Sabudana

Add the soaked and drained sabudana to the bowl with the cooked vegetables. Add chopped green chillies (2-3), chopped ginger (1 inch piece), and curry leaves (5-6 leaves). Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of mixed red chilli, coriander, and cumin powder. Mix all ingredients well until evenly combined. Cover the bowl and microwave for .

Step 5: Final Touches and Serve

After microwaving, the sabudana pearls should look separated and not sticky. Add 1/3 cup of grated coconut and squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice to taste. Mix everything one last time. The Microwave Sabudana is now ready to be packed for a lunch box or served for dinner.

Pro Tips

• Soaking sabudana overnight or for a few hours after draining water helps achieve perfectly separated pearls.

• The soaked and drained sabudana can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, making meal prep easier.

• Adjust the amount of green chilies and red chili powder according to your spice preference.

Recipe Variations

• Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for more nutrition and flavor.

• For a richer taste, you can add a pinch of sugar or jaggery.

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